politics
Political figures, histories, and current events in the whole scope of modern and past politics. Work place politics.
The Quiet Deal That Could Reshape the World: Inside Trump and Xi’s Surprising Trade Truce
When two of the world’s most powerful leaders sit down together in a near-secret meeting, the headlines tend to shout. But in the case of the October 30, 2025 meeting in Busan, South Korea, the change was more subtle than sensational. What emerged was less a loud victory and more a quiet shift.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
Global Spotlight on Bangladesh’s Migration Crisis
By: Tuhin Sarwar Lead: Context and Overview October 2025 drew global attention to the Bangladesh irregular migration crisis, revealing the intersection of data-driven insights and human suffering. On 10 October, Frontex confirmed a 22% decline in EU irregular crossings during the first nine months of 2025, yet the Central Mediterranean route remained active, with Bangladeshi nationals among the most frequently observed irregular migrants.
By Tuhin sarwar3 months ago in Journal
China Drone Export Ban Ukraine: Beijing’s Silent War on Drones
China drone export ban Ukraine Beijing’s Hidden Offensive China drone export ban Ukraine has become the quiet front of a new geopolitical war. Beijing’s tightening of export controls on small electric motors, high-density lithium batteries, and flight controllers is not a bureaucratic act — it’s a calculated strike at Ukraine’s most vital technological advantage. What China presents as “dual-use regulation” is in reality an export blockade aimed at strangling Kyiv’s drone industry. For two years, Ukrainian engineers transformed consumer components into battlefield weapons. Cheap motors from Shenzhen powered loitering munitions, while off-the-shelf flight controllers guided reconnaissance missions that changed the course of the war.
By Oppositioner News3 months ago in Journal
The Art of Automation: How AI Is Quietly Replacing Creativity with Code
When machines start making art, what happens to the artists who taught them? A few years ago, “artificial intelligence” was a buzzword — something futuristic, fascinating, but distant. Today, it’s everywhere. It edits our photos, writes our headlines, paints our portraits, and even suggests how we should feel about the world. For many of us, that shift happened so smoothly we didn’t even notice it.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
“Trade, Power, and Rare Earths: What Trump and Xi’s Busan Meeting Really Means”
When two of the world’s most powerful leaders sit down together in a near-secret meeting, the headlines tend to shout. But in the case of the October 30, 2025 meeting in Busan, South Korea, the change was more subtle than sensational. What emerged was less a loud victory and more a quiet shift.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
Threadless Thread
In my recent piece, Name that Bean!, I mentioned being en fuego creatively and launching a series of Threadless collections on my shop, Prose and Puns. I would, of course, be remiss if I only gave you a rundown of the silly Beans and none of my other (not exactly better, just different) work! I currently have thirty-six designs available on Threadless and only nine are Beans. So, without further ado, let's get to the first and largest of the four other full collections.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist3 months ago in Journal
When the Fed Pulls the Brake and Steps on the Gas at Once
The financial world held its breath this week — and then exhaled, confused. The U.S. Federal Reserve, under the steady yet increasingly scrutinized hand of Chair Jerome Powell, announced its second consecutive interest rate cut. But even as the markets celebrated, Powell’s tone at the press conference turned the cheers into cautious whispers.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun3 months ago in Journal
Exiled But Unbroken: Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s Banned Party, and the Crisis of Constitutional Legitimacy
By:Tuhin Sarwar A Crisis Born of Accountability The political earthquake that toppled Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024—the culmination of the student-led ‘Monsoon Revolution’—was universally celebrated as a victory for justice. Yet, as Bangladesh progresses toward a promised election, the victory has curdled into a crisis of fundamental democratic principles. From her self-imposed exile in New Delhi, the deposed Prime Minister recently issued a stark ultimatum, stating that if her party, the Awami League (AL), remains banned, they will boycott the polls
By Tuhin sarwar3 months ago in Journal
Stolen Childhoods: The Hidden Crisis of Bangladeshi Girls Trafficked to India
By Tuhin Sarwar Bangladesh’s densely populated border regions, where poverty and hopelessness are stark realities, witness thousands of young girls each year being swept away into an invisible current, carried into India’s shadowy red-light districts. This cross-border trafficking is not merely a statistic but a deeply human tragedy, one that shatters lives and leaves families in anguish. According to the BMET Annual Report 2023
By Tuhin sarwar3 months ago in Journal
Difference Between Micro Entity Accounts and Full Company Accounts: My Journey as a Small Business Owner
Running a small business in the UK comes with countless decisions — some exciting, others more administrative. One of the most confusing yet crucial choices I faced early on was determining whether to file Micro Entity Accounts or Full Company Accounts. This seemingly simple decision had major implications for compliance, transparency, and even how potential partners perceived my business. Over time, I learned that understanding the Difference Between Micro Entity Accounts and Full Company Accounts is not just an accounting formality — it’s a strategic necessity.
By Munnazir Zarin3 months ago in Journal
Trump Mafia Tactics: Power and Fear in American Politics
The Don in the Oval Office There’s a reason Donald Trump reminds his critics of a mafia don — and it’s not just the rhetoric. His method of control, from public humiliation to quiet intimidation, follows the logic of organized power: enforce loyalty through fear, demand silence through dependency, and punish betrayal with spectacle.
By Oppositioner News3 months ago in Journal
Amazon Layoffs 2025: How the Tech Giant Is Reshaping Its Workforce
When Amazon announced it would cut around 14,000 corporate jobs in late 2025, many in the tech and retail industries sat up and took notice. The move underscores a shift in the company’s long-term strategy—and raises serious questions for employees, investors, and the broader U.S. job market.
By KAMRAN AHMAD3 months ago in Journal
