Being one of the most isolated, secretive, dark and censored countries in the world, North Korea continues to baffle audiences and surpass trends of journalistic opportunity. It has one of the largest militaries in the world, a staggering domestic infrastructure and much speculation as to what goes on inside the closed-to-exhibition country. The citizens aren’t allowed to venture outside and no official economic data has been published since 1965, which is both scary and bold at the same time.
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Social Capitalism: A Theoretical Commentary
Can “capitalism survive” and “socialism work” individually? These two hypotheses and discussions travel among economic debates around the world. Austrian Economist Joseph Schumpeter’s work in entrepreneurship and innovation signifies the deviation from traditional or conventional methods of economic activities, particularly in terms of trade and increased quality of life. This article draws attention towards the global thought of social capitalism; and enables enthusiasts in economic affairs and international relations to understand the theoretical overview of this distinctive concept.
Can Terrorism Ever Be Morally Permissible?
Jaggar’s work on terrorism, titled What Is Terrorism, Why Is It Wrong, and Could It Ever Be Morally Permissible, will be analysed to examine how the author […]
From Secular Promises to Islamist Alignments: The Evolution of Bangladesh’s Political Landscape
For days now, Indians have watched with bated breath as the violence in Bangladesh unfolds with the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. Concerns run deep about the attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus as well as for the potential hijacking by Islamist groups and a renewed accession to power. Fifty years ago, a poet by the name of Daud Haider was arrested by the then government of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, tortured in custody, and then sent into exile.
What Trump’s Return to the White House Means for America, the World and India
As the world braces for another chapter in the American experiment, the return of Donald Trump to the White House promises not just a change in leadership, but a seismic shift in the global order—one that will be felt in corridors of power, war-zones, and beyond.