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Does the ‘greatness and genius of America’ still stand?
The US’s democratic systems have long been admired – but do they still inspire awe and imitation?
If the exit polls are to be believed, there's no way out for Modi's opponents
After a splenetic election process, excited supporters of the incumbent prime minister have taken to social media to mock their rivals
Nations need to take a bespoke and multi-faceted approach to online regulation
Social media possesses immense power to influence our societies. Now, a number of countries are searching for ways to rein it in
The world must attempt to understand China on its own terms
The nation is setting its own rules with respect to political, economic and social freedoms, and it is up to us to figure out how to deal with that
While the Trump administration swaggers, the world gets down to business
The realities and advantages of a multipolar world are becoming clearer by the day
Hope is a far more powerful force than confrontation when it comes to climate change
Extinction Rebellion has a point but should stop presenting the eco-warrior as an anarchist
From Israel to India and Indonesia, the season of divisive electoral politics will change – eventually
Negative political campaigns, filled with chauvinistic nationalism are the order of the day, but some countries have already proved that it doesn't have to be this way
Is Modi's cult of personality strong enough to see him through?
The Indian Prime Minister has a formidable hold over the national narrative, and yet the Indian electorate is discontented
Kamala Harris and Rahul Gandhi are taking politics back to basics
Although separated by thousands of miles, both politicians are trying to find workable solutions to economic problems affecting millions of people
China brings its Belt and Road Initiative to Italy, paving the way for the Xin World Order
As the US turns in on itself, China is increasingly enthusiastic about engaging with and investing in the wider world
After Christchurch, the world must recognise that white males can be terrorists too
The far-right is responsible for a huge proportion of extremist killings in the West. Yet these acts are rarely described as what they are. This must stop now
In the rush to end its longest war, the US is ignoring the rights of Afghan women
In the years since the ousting of the Taliban, significant freedoms have been won. They must not be put at risk
Amid all the turmoil, peace could break out between India and Pakistan
Recent weeks have been tumultuous, but from out of the clamour, sober voices with no appetite for war can be clearly heard
How India's ambitious plan for digital government grew into a monster
The Aadhaar biometric data scheme has become synonymous with invasive government and attempted control
The intensity of India's anger makes it harder to hear calm voices
India and Pakistan have returned to a level of hostility not seen in decades after the attacks in Pulwama in Kashmir
