Fault Lines investigates India’s alleged campaign to assassinate critics in the United States and Canada. Last June, a Vancouver-area plumber named Hardeep Singh Nijjar stood before his congregation of Sikhs to deliver a dark prediction: agents of the Indian government were plotting to kill him. He asked his followers to continue to pursue his life’s … Read more
US designates Kenya as its first non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa. Washington rolled out the red carpet for Kenyan President William Ruto this week. The two countries are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations. The visit is also important for broader United States-Africa relations. Washington appears to be playing catch-up on the continent. China has … Read more
The story of a Palestinian poet and a Christian Syrian professor who championed the Palestinian cause. Meet two Arab writers from different parts of the Middle East who shared a common cause – Muin Bseiso and Constantin Zurayk. Bseiso, a Palestinian poet who wrote about life in Gaza at a time when it was controlled … Read more
South Africa is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election. South Africa is marking Freedom Day – the historic day that changed the course of the country. Hopes were high in 1994, as years of segregation and white-minority rule came to an end, and millions of Black South Africans cast their vote for … Read more
As Modi religiously prepares for India’s elections, Sreenivasan Jain examines the tussle between Hindutva and secularism. The politics of Hindu nationalism have played a central role in the dramatic rise of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As the elections have neared, the Modi regime has turbocharged its Hindu-first agenda – best exemplified in … Read more
Chile’s interior minister on the nation’s journey from authoritarian rule. From Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship to democracy, Chile has navigated a complex history marked by human rights abuses. Efforts to reconcile with its past continue amid social movements and constitutional debates. We explore the nation’s journey that reflects the enduring impact of authoritarian rule and the … Read more
An Indigenous mother rises in Chilean politics when she is caught in the crossfire of a polarised nation. On her way to work, Fabiola Campillai was blinded when she was shot in the face with a tear gas canister by police during Chile’s 2019 uprising. Despite having no experience in politics, the Indigenous mother and … Read more
The Russian-made car was delivered to Kim for his âpersonal useâ, North Koreaâs state-run KCNA says. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been gifted a car by Russian President Vladimir Putin in recognition of their âspecial personal relationsâ, state media has reported. The Russian-made car, the make and model of which was not disclosed, … Read more
World leaders blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of his most outspoken critic. Alexey Navalny was respected worldwide and – despite being locked up for years in a prison cell – was Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal critic. That voice of dissent was silenced as Russia announced his death on Friday at … Read more
As the organisation meets in Uganda, how big a role can its 120 member countries play on the global stage? The Non-Aligned Movement was established almost 70 years ago during the Cold War era of bilateralism – far removed from the world we see now. As the organisation meets in Uganda, how big a role … Read more