Tag: Donald Trump
From Gaza to Tehran: How Western Power Politics Undermines Global Peace
The US-Israel war on Iran has intensified debate over sovereignty, regime change and global power politics, while Europe’s muted response and India’s cautious diplomacy face increasing scrutiny worldwide.
The Brazil-India Tariff Trap: Trump’s Megalomania Meets Modi’s Diplomatic Faux Pas
Trump’s 50% tariff on India and Brazil stems from personal vendetta, not trade logic. Brazil’s Lula defied Trump’s demand to free Bolsonaro, upholding judicial independence. India, meanwhile, failed to diplomatically acknowledge Trump’s role in mediating peace with Pakistan—an avoidable misstep that cost the country dearly in trade relations.
UN vs Superpowers: Francesca Albanese’s Gaza Dossier That Angered West
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur, exposed how corporations profit from Gaza’s devastation in a bold report. Her findings linked military interests with economic gain, triggering backlash from global superpowers. Her dossier challenges the silence around war crimes and reveals the deep ties between power, profit, and the Palestinian crisis.
Two Percent Courage: Mamdani Shows the Way, Will Rahul Follow?
Zohran Mamdani’s call for a 2% tax on New York’s millionaires reignited the debate on economic justice. In contrast, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress promised income support for India’s poor but hesitated to confront the rich. To fight inequality meaningfully, political leaders must stop flinching from taxing the wealthy elite
From Missiles to Messages: How Iran Challenged Israel, Shamed the Gulf, and Shook the US
Iran’s defiant missile strikes during the brief war with Israel shook regional power dynamics, exposing cracks in Israeli and US defenses. While Tehran gained prestige, Gulf Arab rulers remained passive, revealing their declining credibility. The conflict marked a turning point, shifting both hard power perceptions and soft power influence in the region.
American Democracy Is Retreating—The Streets Must Rise Again, Says US Scholar in Kolkata Talk
At a Jadavpur University lecture, U.S. historian Elisabeth Armstrong traced Trump-era authoritarianism to Cold War repression and corporate power. She emphasized how fear politics and economic precarity threaten American democracy, and called for renewed grassroots organizing, solidarity, and street-level resistance to confront today’s crises and reclaim democratic spaces.