Book Description: The Politics of Rage is a powerful and urgent exploration of one of the most defining political phenomena of our time: the global rise of far-right populism and its threat to democratic systems. Drawing on decades of governance and policy experience, author Seán Hogan examines how populist movements have surged by tapping into … Read more
Few legal terms carry the moral gravity of genocide. It is not simply a synonym for mass suffering or high casualty figures. It is a precise legal designation defined under the 1948 Genocide Convention and reinforced through decades of international jurisprudence. Because of its weight, accusations of genocide demand careful legal analysis rather than rhetorical … Read more
In Pakistan, national setbacks are often explained through the actions of external enemies. This includes foreign powers, neighboring states, and global conspiracies that frequently dominate public discourse. While international pressures exist, treating them as the primary cause of internal decline obscures the main causes that need to be addressed first and resolved accordingly. External Threats … Read more
Book Description: “Why Pakistan’s mind-not just its institutions-must change for democracy and the state to survive?” Culprits in the Mind: Perspectives on Pakistan is a lucid, unsparing diagnosis of Pakistan’s political and social pathology – and a humane blueprint for repair. Imran Khalid Usman traces the country’s dilemmas to deep psychological, historical and institutional causes: … Read more
You might not have realized it, but we have been wrong about Russia since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. In this regard, Contra Communism: The Soviet Union and Absolutism by Gunnar J. Haga provides an examination of how political language can shape reality, obscure truth, and leave a lasting mark on public consciousness. The … Read more
In this powerful and timely book, Edouard Prisse lays bare the consequences of the West’s decades-long economic entanglement with China. He explains how, through free trade and financial dependence, we have unintentionally fueled the rise of a future global hegemon—one that now threatens to overshadow Western influence on the world stage. Drawing on a clear … Read more
In recent years, democracy has faced unprecedented challenges. From the rise of populist leaders like Donald Trump in the United States to the Brexit movement in the United Kingdom, the political landscape has shifted dramatically. These changes, rooted in economic instability and deepening cultural divides, have left many wondering: What’s next for democracy? Can democratic … Read more
When Alfred W. Scudieri was assigned to Puerto Rico, little did he know that he had entered a chapter of his life and a subsequent career that demanded far more than professional skill. He had to have cultural awareness, adaptability, and the ability to work under constant political tension. In regard to this, he candidly … Read more
Most people sense that something has shifted in the global economy, even if they cannot fully explain it. Prices feel unstable. Supply chains feel fragile. Political tensions seem tied to trade in ways they were not before. News reports cover pieces of this story, but rarely the whole picture. We hear about tariffs one day, … Read more
Modern culture often encourages people to talk about their trauma as if it explains their entire identity. It is common to hear statements like I am this way because of what happened to me. Trauma becomes a label, a lens, and sometimes even a social marker. While acknowledging painful experiences is important, The Courage To … Read more