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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicDemocracy

Topic: Democracy

SubscriberWrites: Symbolism is important, especially in a diverse democracy

Col KL Viswanathan -
While real action on ground for inclusiveness is the key, until we get there—which is a long way off—symbolic show of inclusiveness is the key.

Decentralized criticism in democracy

Krupal Patel -
To delegate the power at lower levels from the upper levels, empowers people. But successful implementation requires honest candidates to be elected by people at various levels.

SubscriberWrites: Looking into the disconnect between real issues & political discourse in India

Dhawal Malot -
It is hard to govern such a diverse country if there is constant tension between State & Centre, writes Dhawal Malot.

No ideological value in US’ democracy push, it’s a necessary hypocrisy in battle with China

Rajesh Rajagopalan -
US, China even India take pride in their democratic credentials because there is no other useful ideological alternative to democracy.
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Economy

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

Magdalena Del Valle -
The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

Defence

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Sushovan Chakraborty -
Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

National Interest

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Shekhar Gupta -
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.

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