For a country like Iran, whose history has been shaped by repeated colonial intervention, recognizing a decolonial path that considers non-capitalist alternatives would be a meaningful step.
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In Bangladesh, pluralism is under threat. Rescuing it will require not reimagining it not as a fragile arrangement of competing identities, but as an expression of a deeper interconnectedness.
The Inner Republic: Reimagining a New Bangladesh through the Wisdom of the Upanishads Read More »
What we are witnessing in Bangladesh is selective liberalization rather than genuine pluralism: political space has reopened for some, particularly the parties that opposed the Awami League (BNP and Jamaat), but not for those whose identities were most systematically delegitimized in the years preceding the uprising.
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Trump’s support for Iranian protesters reveals a tragedy where desperation leads the powerless to believe they must comply when powerful men expect their backs scratched.
