Oscar-nominated Writing With Fire misses path to Dalit liberation
By ignoring methods of caste annihilation, the Indian documentary offers mostly surface-level Dalit representation.
Category Archives: Opinions
Pandemic strikes new, authoritarian Hong Kong
Under Beijing's control, the densely populated city is struggling to respond to a new COVID-19 wave.
How to get a Cuban COVID jab in 1,000 easy steps
The story of how I finally got my made-in-Cuba booster in Havana.
Why is Europe suddenly so interested in helping refugees?
Europeans who wanted nothing to do with refugees in the past are now doing everything they can to help the Ukrainians.
Let’s remember Madeleine Albright for who she really was
The late US diplomat, who thought the deaths of 500,000 Iraqi children were 'worth it', was no 'force for human rights'.
What Türkiye can teach Europe about handling a refugee crisis
Europe should not repeat its past mistakes when responding to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Putin proves there are no statesmen left, just thugs
By raising the possibility of nuclear annihilation, the Russian president buried the honorific into deep irrelevance.
On happiness and hypocrisy
What does the World Happiness Index really tell us about happiness?
Time is running out to save Ukraine’s children and their futures
Millions of children are still trapped in Ukraine, and they need our help now.
Why did Ukraine suspend 11 ‘pro-Russia’ parties?
The suspensions have more to do with political polarisation than genuine security concerns related to the invasion.
The Russia-Ukraine war put Europe’s far right on the back foot
But 'mainstream' politicians should also be pressured to explain why they supported Putin's regime for so long.
This is not the time to brand Vladimir Putin an ‘evil madman’
Simplifying the war in Ukraine into a binary of 'good' versus 'evil' will not save us from another world war.
Russia’s war and peace scenarios in Ukraine
And the unique role of an unlikely mediator, China.
Africa should not help Putin whitewash his crimes in Ukraine
African leaders need to acknowledge Russian expansionism is as immoral and harmful as Western colonialism.
Where does Russia sanctions policy go from here?
Sanctions failed to deter Putin from attacking Ukraine; can they now help facilitate peace?
Moderna’s profits show why Big Pharma can’t meet our health needs
According to the company's own accounts, Moderna brought in $13bn in pre-tax profits in 2021.
Asian powers are unlikely to ease Russia’s economic woes
Already ostracised in Europe, a heavily sanctioned Russia may also struggle to find much love in Asia.
We need to remember the crisis in Yemen is not over
The people of Yemen are still suffering and urgently need international support.
Another deeply gendered war is being waged in Ukraine
Countries with 'feminist' foreign policies need a sharper gender framework for addressing Ukraine's predicament.
Why is India standing with Putin’s Russia?
No one should be surprised that India chose to support Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.