The Silent Genocide: Persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh and the Moral Failure of the Global Community In an age where conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and other flashpoints command the world’s attention, a quieter yet deeply disturbing humanitarian crisis continues to unfold next door to India — in Bangladesh. Since the political upheaval and resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, reports of violence against the Hindu minority have escalated dramatically. Killings, arson attacks, vandalism of temples, forced displacement, economic boycotts, and intimidation have become frighteningly frequent. According to figures cited by Indian authorities, more than 2,200 incidents of violence against Hindus were recorded in 2024 alone , with similar patterns continuing through 2025 and into 2026. Independent reports corroborate these trends: homes torched, idols desecrated, businesses looted, and families compelled to flee ancestral lands. Yet, despite the mounting evidence, the w...
Palestine at the Crossroads: Conflict, Division and the Elusive Peace The land of Palestine has, for centuries, been revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims alike. Yet, in the modern era, it has become the stage for one of the most protracted and complex conflicts in international politics. From the Balfour Declaration of 1917 to the New York Declaration of 2025, the Palestinian question continues to shape global diplomacy, regional security, and humanitarian debates. The Roots of a Tragedy (1917–1948) The British Mandate over Palestine sowed the seeds of deep distrust. The Balfour Declaration (1917) promised a Jewish “national home,” even as Arab inhabitants feared dispossession. The UN Partition Plan (1947) offered two states—Israel and Palestine—but Arab rejection of what they saw as an unjust division led to war. Israel’s independence in 1948 was for Palestinians the Nakba (catastrophe), displacing over 700,000 people. Expansion and Resistance (1967–1993) The Six-Day War (1967) alt...