Peace, not war
Russia launched its massive invasion of Ukraine on February 24 flagrantly violating the most fundamental norm of international law – the prohibition of recourse to international force except in exercising…
From Covid-19 to war
In 1963, Barry Goldwater, the future Republican Party nominee for President of the United States, published a book titled Why Not Victory? In it, he argued that the United States was…
The horror of war [Part – II]
In his book ‘What Every Person Should Know About War’, the late Chris Hedges explains the phenomenon of defence employment, which witnessed ups and downs. Hedges asserts that the 2003…
After the war
Offering predictions about what will follow the Russia-Ukraine conflict is probably a foolhardy exercise, but here are a few thoughts that might engender further speculation and discussion. First, after the…
The horror of war [Part – I]
Despite the massive anti-war movement following the September 11 attacks, the US invaded Afghanistan and Iraq, wreaking havoc on millions of lives. The invasions not only destroyed the physical infrastructure…
Remembering six days of war
Some events have such profound implications and legacy that they leave an indelible mark on history. The Six-Day War fought June 5-10 in 1967 is one such episode. Also known…
War in Ukraine
Popular support for US involvement in Ukraine is based on a persuasive moral crusade most forcefully advanced by Joe Biden and other leading Democrats. Biden’s speech in Poland was one…
A war foretold
As Nato holds its Summit in Madrid on June 28-30, the war in Ukraine is taking center stage. During a pre-Summit June 22 talk with Politico, Nato’s Secretary General Jens…
As Ukraine war drags on, Europe’s economy succumbs to crisis
It was meant to be Europe’s stellar year. A post-pandemic spending euphoria, supported by copious government spending was set to drive the economy and help fatigued households regain a sense…
UK slips towards recession, heaping pressure on next PM to help Aug 21, 2022
Britain’s slide towards a recession has gathered momentum after data this week showed inflation jumping above 10%, wages lagging far behind price growth and consumer confidence sinking to a record…
