Category: Politics
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Europe seems to have once again fallen into the Anglo-Saxon trap. Have Europeans truly lost their sense of reality? In the last century, Europe bore the brunt of two catastrophic world wars. World War I claimed around 40 million lives, while World War II saw an estimated 75 million deaths—equivalent to one-fourth of the current…
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“Strategic patience” is a policy approach in which a nation or group deliberately navigates complex challenges by focusing on long-term goals, calculated actions, and deliberate restraint. This approach can be seen in diplomacy, business, military, or economic policy, where the aim is to allow circumstances to unfold in a way that enhances leverage or advantage.…
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Socrates believed that democracy risked placing power in the hands of those lacking wisdom, leading to decisions driven more by emotion than reason. Plato, his student, warned that democracy could easily descend into mob rule and ultimately tyranny, favoring a “philosopher-king” model where the wise would govern. Aristotle, while less dismissive, argued that democracy might…
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The concept of “European values”—often invoked by European Union (EU) leaders and institutions and centered on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law—is a relatively recent construct. While these values are highly aspirational, they face significant challenges when confronted with the realities of European history and politics. For much of its past, Europe was…
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“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.” (Matthew 26, 26:52) The Middle East is nearing a critical tipping point. On April 1, 2024, Israel launched an airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, destroying its consular…
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Noam Chomsky, a distinguished linguist, philosopher, and political analyst, has long explored the intricate layers of U.S. foreign policy, providing insights into the ideological and strategic dynamics behind America’s relationships on the global stage. In a 2014 lecture, Chomsky addressed the question of “Why Does the U.S. Support Israel?” offering a thought-provoking examination of the…
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BRICS+, an intergovernmental organization originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has recently expanded to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE. This expansion, finalized during the 16th BRICS Summit held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, 2024, marks a historic moment in international relations and economics. BRICS+ now represents approximately…
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“Anyone who thinks they understand India is a fool,” an Indian Member of Parliament once remarked during an election. Having lived in both North and South India and traveled across all 28 states during my service, I fully resonate with this sentiment. I often find myself quietly amused by those who judge India solely based…
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“I want to suggest some of the things that should begin your life’s blueprint. Number one in your life’s blueprint should be a deep belief in your own dignity, your worth, and your own somebodiness. Don’t allow anybody to make you feel that you’re nobody. Always feel that you count. Always feel that you have…
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It took me a while to make out what I should be writing in my first post for a personal blog which I had thought of starting many years ago instead of writing here and there in social media. Our destiny is ultimately shaped by our deepest intentions and desires. It’s written in Vedantic text…
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