Reciprocal Tariff Policies A tax or trade restriction imposed by one nation on another in retaliation for comparable actions by that nation is known as a reciprocal tariff. Equilibrium commerce between countries is the goal of reciprocal tariffs. In response to a country’s increase in tariffs on goods from another, the affected nation may impose […]
The Great Replacement Theory: A Dangerous Myth or a Powerful Political Force?
On the first day of his second term, the 47th U.S. President Donald Trump signed ten executive orders and proclamations aimed at reshaping U.S. immigration policies riding on the wave of rhetoric of ‘Making America Great Again’. These changes ranging from immigration to citizenship impacted almost every aspect of the country’s intricate immigration system. The […]
India, Bangladesh, and Illegal Migration: Finding a Balanced Recipe for Security and Humanitarian Responsibilities
“Good Fences make Great Neighbors.” In the geopolitical context, neighborhood plays a significant role in providing “Development” a holistic meaning. The partition of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947 saw the emergence of Pakistan as a new Islamic Republic. However, linguistic differences, superiority complex of the Leaders of Pakistan over their Eastern Bloc saw the liberation […]
Violence Against Women in Politics in Kenya is An Attack on Democracy
[responsivevoice_button] The Problem “I didn’t know Beatrice Elachi was this empty. On behalf of the Luhya Community, we disown her,” lamented Otwoma the Brand via X. As much as I would love to dwell on the fact that this post has been up for close to two years, the sentiment directed at Dagoretti North Member […]
Politics of Rape in India: An Altercation Between Justice and Power
Meenakshi Ganguly, South Asia Director at Human Rights Watch, has spoken out on what she claims are politicized cases and this leads to a clash between public support and the need for justice in India. Ganguly asserts that rape cases are influenced or controlled by politics in India, where police officers occasionally decline to take […]
Pakistan faces condemnation for banning Pashtun Tahafuz Movement
The News Pakistan’s recent decision to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has drawn widespread condemnation both domestically and internationally. The PTM, which advocates for the rights of the Pashtun community, has been a peaceful movement calling for justice regarding issues like enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the marginalization of Pashtuns, particularly in the aftermath […]
‘Vice and Virtue’: Continued Codification of Women Right’s Violations in Afghanistan
‘Nowhere else in the world has there been an attack as widespread, systematic and all- encompassing on the rights of women and girls as in Afghanistan’.– The United Nations. Introduction: Taliban Laws on Vice and Virtue On 15th August 2021, the Taliban completed a successful resurgence of de facto authority in Afghanistan, thereby filling the […]
Ethnic Violence Reignites in Manipur: HRW calls for Unity and Protection Amid Rising Tensions
Authorities must safeguard all communities and put an end to divisive policies. Sakkcham Singh Parmaar, 14 September 2024 (Haryana): In response to escalating ethnic violence in the northeastern state of Manipur, Human Rights Watch has urged Indian authorities to take swift action to restore peace and protect all communities. The state and central governments […]
UK has voiced increasing concerns regarding human rights abuses in Sri Lanka
Sakkcham Singh Parmaar (New Delhi: India)- In its statement at the 57th Human Rights Council session on 9th September 2024, the UK emphasized the importance of the Sri Lankan government creating a supportive environment for genuine reconciliation and transitional justice. The United Kingdom, along with other nations, has expressed concerns about the human rights situation […]
OPINION| Sheikh Hasina’s downfall and Begum Khaleda Zia’s release ring alarm bells for India
With Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh ousted from power on Sunday, New Delhi is alarmed by the events that have unfolded subsequently. Following a 36-days student protest against the reservation quotas for government jobs in Bangladesh, Hasina’s Government eventually succumbed on Sunday. A detailed blog has been written earlier on this issue. […]
