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Youm-e-Takbeer: Pakistan’s Peaceful Rise as a Responsible Nuclear Power
Youm-e-Takbeer: Pakistan’s Peaceful Nuclear Milestone :Explore the history and significance of Youm-e-Takbeer, Pakistan’s peaceful rise as a responsible nuclear power and symbol of strategic stability.
By Shamshair Khan Hasan Zai8 months ago in The Swamp
Mental Health Is Not a Weapon
We say we want to destigmatize mental health to create a space where people can speak openly, seek help without shame, and be heard with compassion. But if you look closer, you'll see a very different trend emerging. Mental health isn't always treated as a concern to be addressed. Increasingly, it's being used as a weapon.
By Robert Lacy8 months ago in The Swamp
When You Cherry-Pick Facts and Poll Numbers…
It is being reported by Newsweek that Donald Trump is experiencing a popularity surge based on the results of a single poll (Quantas Insights). Making hay from those results may put you on less solid footing than you think.
By Lanny Newville8 months ago in The Swamp
How Britain Creates Mental Illness: Racial Inequity, Misdiagnosis and a System that Won’t Change
Note: These problems are not unique to the UK. Across Western nations, Black populations face similar issues. Society’s tendency to blame the victim has always made me indignant, especially the pathologization of ethnic minorities. In the early 2000s, I became aware of the high rates of severe mental illness among Black people in the UK, often framed as individual pathology. This prompted me to research the issue, leading to a 2008 article, Racializing Mental Illness.
By Clare Xanthos8 months ago in The Swamp
What’s at Risk If Iran-US Nuclear Talks Collapse?
A Tense Balance in the Middle East The Iran–United States nuclear talks have long been a centerpiece of global diplomacy, drawing attention from world powers, economists, and security analysts alike. After years of negotiation, setbacks, and shifting political landscapes, the current stage of the Iran-US nuclear dialogue stands at a critical juncture. With mutual distrust growing, and global tensions rising from Ukraine to the South China Sea, the breakdown of these talks could carry far-reaching consequences for regional peace, global oil markets, and nuclear non-proliferation efforts.
By Keramatullah Wardak8 months ago in The Swamp
Trump’s 'White Refuge' Gamble: Inside Ramaphosa’s High-Stakes US Visit & the Afrikaner Exodus—Why Elon Musk’s Whispers Could Reshape Global Politics. AI-Generated.
Introduction: A Diplomatic Minefield South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s arrival in Washington this week is no ordinary state visit. It’s a geopolitical chess match where the stakes include trade wars, apartheid legacies, and a surreal refugee crisis involving white Afrikaners—all while Elon Musk looms as Trump’s shadow advisor. With memories of Trump’s humiliation of Ukraine’s Zelensky fresh in mind, Ramaphosa walks into a White House primed for confrontation. But this time, the drama is laced with irony: Trump is resettling white South Africans as “refugees” while slashing aid to Black-majority nations. Here’s the untold story behind the headlines.
By David Snam8 months ago in The Swamp
How China Became a Superpower
China's emergence as a global superpower is one of the most significant transformations in modern history. Over the past four decades, the nation has evolved from a largely agrarian, impoverished country into the world’s second-largest economy and a central player in global geopolitics. This transformation has been driven by a unique blend of economic reform, strategic state planning, political stability, and global engagement.
By Shah saab IT8 months ago in The Swamp
Can America Bring Jobs Back?
Can America Bring Jobs Back? The Truth About Policies, Politics, and People For decades, the United States has seen its manufacturing base shrink. Once the backbone of the American middle class, industries like steel, automobiles, textiles, and electronics have either downsized or moved operations abroad. In response, both Republicans and Democrats now say they want to “reshore” jobs — bring them back to the U.S.
By Lanny Newville8 months ago in The Swamp
The Romanian Election Upset: A Deeper Analysis
In a surprising turn of events that has captured international attention, Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan has secured victory in Romania's presidential election, defeating far-right candidate George Simion by a significant margin. While the mainstream narrative portrays this as a simple triumph of pro-EU centrism over populist nationalism, the reality is more complex and nuanced.
By The INFORMER8 months ago in The Swamp
The Hair Dance in Qatar: What Does It Mean?
In a world of social media virality, political symbolism, and cultural ambiguity, one short video clip can stir up global curiosity, criticism, or even laughter. This is exactly what happened when a video from Qatar went viral online—showing a high-profile Qatari politician performing what many have labeled a “hair dance” in honor of Donald Trump. As the camera zooms in on his animated head movements and hair shaking, viewers are left baffled. What is this act? A gesture of hospitality? A satire? Or something else altogether?
By Keramatullah Wardak8 months ago in The Swamp
