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I, patriot
The patriotism of the ruling class will never be questioned.
Aasim Sajjad Akhtar
Sinic alternative?
China’s world order is no panacea.
Emperor forever
Only those with a death wish criticise the players that ‘public opinion’ never names.
The bourgeois trap
Where is the heroic bourgeoisie that provides leadership?
Untouchables
It’s easier to focus on politics than everyday bigotry.
Not so Great Game
Enmity has cost us a cumulative fortune.
Power of hate
The Gwadar killings shows deep alienation.
India’s conscience
A crucial battle is taking place in Indian society.
The Zia generation
Mashal’s lynching is the latest example of how pervasive Zia’s legacy is.
Ideas are dangerous
Progressives face a new wave of state repression.
The flip side
Can we talk about the ‘not great’ parts of our nation’s story?
Enduring Durand
We cannot wipe each other off the map.
Terror forever
‘Terrorism’ is one of the vaguest terms of our time.
Sci-fi reality
Sci-fi dystopias are a more realistic depiction of the future.
The real elite
For the most part, the elite has strategically sat on the fence.
Who fears who?
In fact, those in power are incredibly fearful.
Corrupt system
What does development actually mean?
Right & wrong
Populists change tack pretty regularly.
Makers of history
The Cuban nation is arguably the most self-aware on the planet.
Our future
We exist in a stupor of mindless consumption.