Tag: national sovereignty
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Regional Bodies Urge Clarity on Mandates to Safeguard Peace and Democracy in IGAD
Overview: A Call to Correct Misconceptions This week, regional human rights bodies gathered with representatives from the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) member states to address how constitutional mandates, governance frameworks, and international commitments intersect with sustained peace. The meeting, aimed at strengthening democratic resilience, foregrounded a core concern: misconceptions about the scope and intent…
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Malaysia as a “Second Palestine”: Reframing Siege Mentality in Muslim Communities
Introduction: A provocative comparison with wide implications The recent discourse surrounding Ahmad Marzuk Shaary’s comparison of Malaysia to Palestine has sparked a heated debate about identity, sovereignty, and the mental climate within some segments of the Muslim community. Labeling Malaysia as a “Second Palestine” risks shifting the national conversation from constructive political engagement to a…
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Geert Wilders Didn’t Lose: He Had Already Won
Introduction: Rethinking the outcome The Dutch general election this week has been framed in traditional terms: gains for some, losses for others, and a clear verdict on the country’s political mood. Yet a growing line of analysis contends that Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom (PVV) did not suffer a straightforward defeat. Instead, Wilders…
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Sovereignty Above All: Modi’s Tribute to Sardar Patel and Reflections on Kashmir Missteps
PM Modi at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: A homage to Sardar Patel On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid solemn tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity, honoring the iron man of India’s unification. The ceremony, marked by prayers, floral tributes, and a display of national pride, underscored Patel’s central role…
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Sovereignty Above All Else: Modi Pays Tribute to Patel, Targets Congress Over Kashmir Missteps
Introduction: A Day of National Unity and Reflection Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Rashtriya Ekta Diwas with a public homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity, reaffirming Patel’s central role in India’s unification and the enduring imperative of national sovereignty. The ceremonies, held in Gujarat, resonated with Modi’s recurring theme that unity…
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Maduro Calls for Armed Struggle Amidst External Threats
Introduction On September 11, 2023, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made a significant call to action, urging citizens and militants to prepare for an “armed struggle” in defense of the nation’s sovereignty and peace. This announcement comes amid rising tensions and perceived threats from external forces, prompting the Venezuelan government to activate a comprehensive mobilization of…