Authority versus influence
Nelson Mandela, who breathed his last on December 5, was an inspirational leader and truly an iconic figure of the 20th century. His eventful life is marked by many achievements.…
Politics of revenge
Bangladesh’s moment of truth has arrived: should it strive for political stability, unity and national reconciliation or pursue a policy of vendetta? Capital and other forms of punishment awarded by…
‘Justice’ in Dhaka
When Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid invited President Nelson Mandela to visit Bangladesh in 1997 for the 25th anniversary of the country’s independence, it appeared to be a signal of…
Remembering Bhola
The writer has taught international relations and diplomacy at Boston University and at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and was the vice chancellor of LUMS. December 16 is…
Press disgruntled over access limits at White House
The palm trees and sandy beaches of Hawaii beckon as US President Barack Obama prepares to board Air Force One to spend Christmas far away from Washington on Friday. This…
Obama-Castro handshake: more than just a gesture?
The brief handshake between US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro at South African leader Nelson Mandela's funeral triggered a wave of speculation and expectation over future relations…
Obama-Castro handshake: more than just a gesture?
The brief handshake between US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro at South African leader Nelson Mandela's funeral triggered a wave of speculation and expectation over future relations…
South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero
Three global black leaders-Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan and Colin Powell-were widely admired for their grace and natural authority. Three great politicians-Nelson Mandela of South Africa, Kim Dae-jung of South Korea…
Meetings with a legend
Nelson Mandela has passed away and the world is suddenly orphaned. This towering icon of icons once described his eventful life as a “long walk to freedom”. This was an…
Under the halo, a militant red?
Back when the groundswell for Nelson Mandela’s freedom from incarceration began gathering momentum across the West in the 1980s, it wasn’t unusual for supporters of South Africa’s racist regime to…
