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Widodo’s moment
Indonesia's present leadership has sprung from middle-class without any dynastic hang-ups, links to military junta
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End of an era
As long as he was alive, even after he had left office, Lee Kuan Yew continued to lead his people as a mentor & guide
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Understanding the Yemen conflict
Despite the much-touted Iranian factor, the conflict in Yemen is primarily internally driven
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Pakistan at a crossroads
Any role by Pakistan in a situation where two Muslim countries flexing their muscles, needs deep & detached analysis
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Where are our local governments?
Real leadership cannot emerge from existing assemblies
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Primacy of primary level education
If teachers cannot be assured that their basic needs will be met at work, they will not opt to join this profession
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Where is Pakistan’s Kejriwal?
How can person in authority ask expats to bring back their wealth to their country while his own wealth lies outside?
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The petrol crisis & ministerial responsibility
Aas chairman of the ECC, finance minister had a more wide-ranging, onerous responsibility than just defending his turf
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Is liberté absolute?
Fraternité is not what Charlie Hebdo stands for, it is what Merabet and Bathily did for the Republic.
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The BJP’s Mission Kashmir
While Hindutva mantra could work in states like Jharkand & Maharashtra, it could not find much bearing in Kashmir