Once a Buddhist kingdom nestled between two great civilizations, Sikkim held its own for centuries. Flanked by the Gorkha dominion of Nepal and the Dragon […]
Category: Opinion
What Was and Is The Pyongyang Declaration?
In April 1992, as the world celebrated the apparent “end of history” with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the triumph of neoliberal capitalism, […]
Indian Imperialism: Beyond British Colonialism to Modern Hindu Nationalism
India’s history is often told as a singular narrative of British colonial oppression and the heroic struggle for independence. Yet, this framing obscures a more […]
The Nation Hitler Feared to Invade
Why Hitler Never Invaded Switzerland: The Power of Armed Neutrality Switzerland’s survival during World War II was no accident—it was the result of a deliberate […]
Software as Sovereignty: The Rise of Harmony OS
HarmonyOS NEXT, a new native mobile operating system with Huawei’s app ecosystem, new user interface, and better performance. In the digital age, software is more […]
What Washington Gets Wrong About China—and Why It Matters
In August 1981 at the US ambassador’s residence in Beijing. From left to right: Chas Freeman, daughter Carla Freeman, US president Jimmy Carter, Chas Freeman’s […]
History Shows the Way to Peace
President Zelensky and his European patrons are calling for a ceasefire on the Ukrainian-Russian front—not genuine peace negotiations. This proposed ceasefire is designed to halt […]
India’s Intensified Assault on Naxalites Masks a Deeper Crisis of Inequality and Resistance
India’s ongoing conflict with the Naxalite insurgency has entered a new, intense phase in 2025. Recent military operations, including the high-profile Operation Black Forest and […]