The Real Winner of India-Pakistan Conflict: Militarized Nationalism
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Articles by Iqbal Ahmed
Yemen: The Human Cost of Imperial Ambitions
January 16, 2026 | U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE are backing different factions and prolonging the conflict.
Snatch Operations and the Erosion of Order
January 8, 2026 | A world already short on trust cannot afford sovereignty to become a privilege rather than a rule.
Can Bangladesh’s Youth Defend Their Revolution?
January 8, 2026 | The assassination of a youth leader and interference from India jeopardize the gains of the 2024 student uprising.
Fighting Covid-19 — And Repression — in Kashmir
April 14, 2020 | The Indian government’s repression of doctors and restrictions on the Internet could make the pandemic far deadlier in the formerly autonomous region.
Five Ways the Arms Trade Treaty Advances Arms Control
June 4, 2013 | For the first time in history, the $70-billion global arms trade will be regulated by international law.
Portugal Struggles to Meet Troika Conditions
May 13, 2013 | In order to qualify for the next loan installment, Prime Minister Coelho must convince the European Union and the IMF that he can make draconian cuts.
Explaining the Cyprus Shakedown
April 25, 2013 | Despite Cyprus' small size, the implications of its bailout deal deal could have serious consequences for the eurozone.
Is Burma Really Changing?
December 2, 2011 | Is the notoriously powerful military junta of Burma really loosening its grip?