Justice is Abstract, Law is Fact: A Delicate Balance Between Principles and Practice
In the grand theatre of human civilization, justice is the dazzling star, glowing with ideals of fairness and equality, while law is the unassuming stagehand, dutifully setting...
The Divine Comedy of Democracy
Ah, democracy—the world’s most glorified idea. A governance system lauded as “the voice of the people” yet increasingly seems like a poorly written comedy skit with too many characters and no discernible plot. The recent...
2024 in Retrospect: How Today’s Global Politics Will Shape 2025
As 2024 closes, the political theater of the past year casts a long shadow over the imminent 2025. From protracted wars and economic volatility to environmental challenges and technological dilemmas,...
Urban Malaysia’s Transportation Conundrum: Roads to Progress or Potholes of Peril?
Transportation in Malaysia’s urban centers is nothing short of a Rubik’s Cube—complex, colorful, and frustratingly hard to solve. While the nation prides itself on rapid economic growth and modern...
A Bitter Pill to Swallow: Why Tough Choices Lead to Real Growth
Ah, life. The eternal buffet of sweet rewards and bitter truths. Naturally, we all prefer the sweetness—the feel-good moments, the easy wins, the shortcuts to success. But here's...
Cities Ablaze, Humanity in Ashes: The Ironic Business of Global Peace
The world is on fire—figuratively and literally. From Gaza’s obliterated streets to Ukraine’s bombed-out cities and Sudan’s smoldering ruins, humanity has made a fine art of setting its own...
The Irony of Silence Amid the Roar – November 24, 2024 Protests in Pakistan
Today, Pakistan faces a critical test of its democratic principles as supporters of Imran Khan, the country’s most prominent opposition leader, take to the streets in...
The World on Spin Cycle – 2024 Edition
Ah, global politics—a theatrical spectacle where the scriptwriters seem to have fallen asleep at the typewriter, leaving the actors to improvise with chaos as the central theme. The geopolitical landscape of 2024...
Flights, Troops, and a Lion’s Roar—Russia and North Korea’s Wild New Bond
Diplomatic relations often have an air of formality. Handshakes, treaties, perhaps a photo op at the United Nations. But Russia and North Korea, the new stars of unconventional...
A Chilling Prelude to Global Chaos? The Alarming Nexus of Ukraine and Middle Eastern Conflicts
The world seems to be teetering on the edge of chaos as two major conflicts escalate simultaneously. In Ukraine, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closed...
