The Origins and the Blood of Empires (Shang to Qin) The history of the Chinese state is written on the bones of women. To understand the fundamental relationship between the ruling apparatus and female biology, one must start in the dirt of the Yellow River valley. The ancient practices of xunzang (accompanying burial) and renxun …
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By Professor Habib Al Badawi “The confirmation of Frank Garcia – a veteran naval officer and intelligence specialist – as United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs marks a significant departure in how Washington approaches the continent. Drawing on Garcia’s background and his stated policy priorities, this article examines the strategic implications of …
1. The Strategic Paralysis of Rawalpindi By the end of 2025, the way things work in South Asia’s geopolitical landscape changed a lot. This major shift was mainly caused by a deep change in how the Indian military thinks and plans its operations. The long-standing strategic balance between India and Pakistan was, for many years, …
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By Prof. Habib Al Badawi Introduction In the intricate tapestry of contemporary global politics, Donald Trump’s provocative demands regarding the Panama Canal illuminate a fascinating convergence of personal ambition, economic opportunism, and raw power politics. His unprecedented declaration that this crucial waterway must be “returned” to American control, coupled with pointed accusations about Panama’s “excessive” …
By Habib Al-Badawi The American democratic experiment is at a crossroads, where the luminous ideals of representative governance are being evaluated by forces that blur the line between personal privilege and public service. Long considered a model of institutional stability and meritocracy, the United States now confronts challenges that strike at the heart of its …
By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the running mate for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has ignited a nuanced and complex discourse on the future of U.S.-China relations. Walz’s rich tapestry of experiences in China—from his formative years as a young teacher in Foshan to his numerous forays into …
Tim Walz and the Labyrinth of U.S.-China Relations: A Kaleidoscopic Analysis Read More »
Trump’s Bid to Reshape the Federal Reserve and Its Future By Professor Habib Al-Badawi Introduction: The Federal Reserve’s Critical Role The Federal Reserve, as the central bank of the United States, plays a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape. Entrusted with the dual mandate of controlling inflation and maximizing employment, the Fed’s decisions on …
Challenge for Vision India@2047 By Manoj Kumar Chaudhary According to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2020-21, released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the total migration rate in India was 28.9% and in rural was 26.5%. Out of the total migrant persons, around 10.8% persons were migrated due to employment related reasons. The …
By Professor Habib Al-Badawi The United States has recently found itself grappling with its 22nd government shutdown in the past 50 years, an alarming trend that is escalating in frequency. This latest crisis emerged just four months after the nation narrowly avoided a catastrophic default on its financial obligations. As the world’s largest economy teeters …
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