Democracy

Mahatmas and Dictators: Fiddlers on the RoofMahatmas and Dictators: Fiddlers on the Roof

Mahatmas and Dictators: Fiddlers on the Roof

The fiddlers should also keep their eyes open because power deludes and absolute power deludes absolutely

5 years ago
Locking Down DemocracyLocking Down Democracy

Locking Down Democracy

So, what is the future of Indian democracy, and how can we make it work from home?

5 years ago
‘The government is counting money. We will soon be counting the dead.’‘The government is counting money. We will soon be counting the dead.’

‘The government is counting money. We will soon be counting the dead.’

There is a strong demand for participatory democracy, social justice and a radically different economic policy, to support people and…

5 years ago
Hong Kong: ‘Silent’ Majority wants DemocracyHong Kong: ‘Silent’ Majority wants Democracy

Hong Kong: ‘Silent’ Majority wants Democracy

The district polls victory is not only symbolic, it is also a pointer that the ossified structures of totalitarianism are…

5 years ago
Maldives: How will the new government rebalance its foreign policy?Maldives: How will the new government rebalance its foreign policy?

Maldives: How will the new government rebalance its foreign policy?

The big challenge for the new government in Maldives is how to undo the policies of President Yameen and to…

6 years ago
‘Parliamentary democracy has been smothered in Maldives’‘Parliamentary democracy has been smothered in Maldives’

‘Parliamentary democracy has been smothered in Maldives’

In the backdrop of an escalating political crisis and a purge initiated by Maldives’ President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, former speaker…

7 years ago
Bangladesh economy gains at cost of democratic space: StudyBangladesh economy gains at cost of democratic space: Study

Bangladesh economy gains at cost of democratic space: Study

Titled ‘Revisiting the local power structure in Bangladesh : Economic gain, political pain’ a report says that concentration of power by…

7 years ago