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, […]
Category: Opinion
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 […]
Wa State — the unrecognized country
Nestled in the mountainous borderlands between Myanmar and China lies Wa State, a self-governing region that stands as one of Asia’s most compelling and little-known […]