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Debashis Chakrabarti

Eurasia Review

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Ashes In The Valley: India’s Calculated Fury And The Specter Of Limited War – OpEd

In the smouldering shadow of the Pahalgam massacre — where pilgrims were butchered on a sacred journey to the Amarnath

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Tariffs As Global Class War: The Capitalist Onslaught Beneath Trump’s Trade Gambit – OpEd

When Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and Mexican automobiles in March 2025, he framed it as

18.04.2025 3

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Barred And Betrayed: The Human Cost Of Trump’s Travel Ban 2.0 – OpEd

The airport was eerily quiet, except for the hushed murmurs of families clutching passports, eyes darting nervously at the arrival

16.04.2025 4

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Planned Obsolescence Of Capitalism Versus Sustainable Chinese Alternatives: A Clash Of Ideologies – OpEd

Why do the American ruling elites, both in the Republican and Democratic parties, oppose China so strongly? Since taking office,

13.04.2025 10

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When Tariffs Turn To Trenches: How Trade Wars Could Spark The Next Global Conflict – OpEd

“When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will.” – Frédéric Bastiat What begins with tariffs may end with tanks. The

10.04.2025 10

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Cobalt And Blood: The West’s Green Rush And Congo’s Unfinished Struggle – OpEd

Kinshasa’s streets hum with restless energy, a city suspended between hope and despair. In the east, rebels loot villages, their

26.03.2025 9

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Democracy For Sale: Trump, Musk, And The Rise Of The New Oligarchy – OpEd

How Trump’s Economic War, Immigration Crackdown, and Assault on American Colleges Reveal a Deeper Threat In the twilight of American

24.03.2025 10

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The Great Betrayal: Hindutva’s War On The Working Class – OpEd

Hindutva was never a movement of the masses; it was a movement against them. It marched to power draped in

17.03.2025 7

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The Erosion Of Judicial Independence: Is India’s Judiciary An Extension Of Hindutva? – OpEd

Once the last bastion against executive overreach, India’s judiciary today stands accused of capitulating to the ideological project of Hindutva—an

11.03.2025 4

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The Fractured Shield: Can Europe Secure Itself If America Walks Away? – OpEd

The battlefields of Ukraine are not just testing Kyiv’s resilience; they are exposing the fragility of the Western security order.

07.03.2025 5

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India’s UN Gamble: A Strategic Tightrope As The West Fractures Over Ukraine – OpEd

The United Nations chamber, vast and unyielding, has seen history bend under the weight of global realignments before. But on

27.02.2025 2

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Friendship Or Foreign Meddling? Trump’s $21 Million Bombshell Exposes Secret Cash Flow To Modi’s India—And A Global Democracy Crisis – OpEd

It began as vintage Trump: red-meat rhetoric, swaggering boasts, the electric thrum of a comeback tour. But in a single

24.02.2025 3

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Fortress America: Trump’s War On Immigrants And The Erosion Of Democracy – OpEd

Donald Trump’s immigration stance was never just about border security—it was a defining ideological crusade. More than a set of

17.02.2025 5

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Trump’s Guantánamo Gambit: A Dark Turn In US Immigration Policy – OpEd

The Trump administration’s decision to repurpose Guantánamo Bay for migrant detention is a move laden with symbolism, ethical dilemmas, and

09.02.2025 7

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Trump’s Gaza Gambit: A Radical U-Turn In US Foreign Policy – OpEd

Donald Trump’s assertion that the United States should “own” Gaza—and his refusal to rule out deploying U.S. troops—represents...

06.02.2025 3

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Modi’s Pre-Election Budget: A Middle-Class Windfall Or A Missed Opportunity For India’s Poor? – OpEd

With key state elections looming, India’s Union Budget 2025 reveals a strategic mix of populist tax cuts and targeted sectoral

02.02.2025 6

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The Kumbh Stampede: How Modi And Yogi’s Political Theater Turned Devotion Into Disaster – OpEd

A sea of humanity surged towards the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, seeking salvation in the Maha

30.01.2025 6

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The Elusive Pivot: India’s Regional Diplomacy And Strategic Limitations – OpEd

India’s ambition to cement its role as the dominant power in South Asia has often been thwarted by its own strategic missteps and inconsistent...

27.12.2024 7

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Gaza: Ground Zero Of Hunger In the Age Of Weaponized War – OpEd

In Gaza, the silence of desperation rivals the thunder of conflict. The siege gripping this small strip of land has turned starvation into a...

23.12.2024 5

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Beyond Borders: The Global Implications Of Religious Persecution In Bangladesh – OpEd

In the heart of South Asia, Bangladesh is quietly unravelling under the weight of sectarian violence, political decay, and rising geopolitical...

19.12.2024 6

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The Machinery Of Occupation: Israel’s Military-Industrial Complex And The Costs Of Endless Conflict – OpEd

Israel’s military-industrial complex is no mere appendage to its statehood—it is the central artery through which its economy, diplomacy, and...

10.12.2024 5

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Post-Election America: A Deep Dive Into A Divided Future – OpEd

As America awaits the outcome of one of its most consequential elections, the nation stands on the precipice of a new era, divided along lines of...

01.11.2024 3

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American Dream At Stake: Indian Americans Weigh Harris Vs. Trump – OpEd

As the 2024 presidential election looms, the Indian-American community is at a crossroads, grappling with what it means to secure

31.10.2024 3

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Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook: Rhetoric And Power In 2024 US Election – OpEd

As Donald Trump once again dominates the political landscape, his rhetoric in the 2024 U.S. presidential race draws alarming parallels to the...

24.10.2024 7

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Transnational Repression: India’s New Strategy? – OpEd

The diplomatic landscape is increasingly shaped by allegations of transnational repression, a strategy purportedly employed by nations to exert...

17.10.2024 4

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Banning Diplomacy: Israel’s Ban On Guterres And The Future Of Middle East Peace – OpEd

In an extraordinary diplomatic move, Israel has declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres “persona non grata,” effectively banning...

13.10.2024 4

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A Gandhi We Didn’t Know: A Reassessment Of An Avant-Garde – OpEd

Mahatma Gandhi, the iconic figure of India’s independence struggle, has been enshrined in the nation’s collective memory as a paragon of...

02.10.2024 4

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Hilsa Diplomacy: A Fishy Solution To Indo-Bangladesh Tensions? – OpEd

The rich taste of hilsa, a delicate fish prized across the Indian subcontinent, especially in West Bengal, has long transcended culinary...

27.09.2024 3

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India’s Diplomatic Doublespeak: Modi’s Hollow Commitment To The ‘Two-State Solution’ – OpEd

In the corridors of the United Nations last week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s enduring support for a ‘two-state...

23.09.2024 3

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Manipur’s Unheard Agony: A Genocide In The Shadow Of Silence – OpEd

As the embers of ethnic violence consume Manipur, the unspeakable horrors faced by the Kuki Christian community reveal a chilling parallel to one...

20.09.2024 3

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One Nation, One Election: The Death Knell Of Indian Federalism? – OpEd

The Modi government’s push for “One Nation, One Election” — proposing simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local...

20.09.2024 3

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India’s ‘Rules-Based’ World Order: A Grand Vision Or Strategic Incoherence? – OpEd

In recent years, India has increasingly positioned itself as a proponent of a “rules-based international order” — a vision that Prime Minister...

18.09.2024 10

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Immigration Divide: Trump And Harris Spar Over America’s Future – OpEd

The contentious issue of immigration has been  brought to the forefront once again in the U.S. presidential  debate between former president Donal...

11.09.2024 3

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Beyond The Bill: India’s Rape Culture And The Illusion Of Justice – OpEd

The Aparajita Bill, a recent legislative measure in West Bengal, India, represents a superficial attempt to address the nation’s endemic problem of...

05.09.2024 5

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India’s Darkest Hour: Unmasking The Rise Of Rape Culture Amid Nationwide Protests – OpEd

The recent case of heinous rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has once again highlighted the...

02.09.2024 4

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Midnight Uprising: Indian Women Reclaim The Night In Kolkata Rape Protest – OpEd

The rape and murder of a young doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has ignited a nationwide fury, reminiscent of the tragic incidents that...

29.08.2024 5

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The Indo-Pacific’s Climate Conundrum: Navigating Rising Seas And Socio-Economic Inequities – OpEd

As the world grapples with the accelerating impacts of climate change, the Indo-Pacific region finds itself at the heart of a growing environmental...

22.08.2024 2

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Chomsky-Phobia In India: A Democracy Under Siege? – OpEd

In a recent and deeply troubling development, a PhD scholar at the South Asian University (SAU) in New Delhi has been issued a show-cause notice...

06.08.2024 1

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Naked Among Wolves: The Stark Reality Behind Modi’s ‘Beti Bachao’ Rhetoric – OpEd

In the vast landscape of Indian political propaganda, the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” (Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child) campaign stands...

30.07.2024 3

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Kamala Harris: The Democrats’ Last Hope? – OpEd

As Joe Biden steps aside, the Democratic Party braces for a seismic shift. Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as the potential torchbearer in the...

22.07.2024 2

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Navigating Turbulence: India-China Rivalry Heats Up In The Indian Ocean – OpEd

As the shadow of the 2020 Ladakh crisis looms large, the India-China rivalry has shifted from the towering Himalayas to the vast expanse of the...

21.07.2024 2

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