Since 2016, Türkiye has enacted numerous laws and regulations that severely restrict press freedom and curtail citizens’ freedom of expression. One such measure is the so-called “disinformation law,” adopted in 2022, which the current government has used to detain many…
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The Syrian Revolution: From a Dream of Freedom to a Fierce Battle for Survival In March 2011, the Syrian revolution ignited as a spark against a decades-long authoritarian regime led by Bashar al-Assad. Rooted in years of oppression, corruption, and…
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Introduction The Russian war against Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has evolved into a prolonged and brutal conflict with far-reaching consequences. Initially sparked by Russia’s large-scale invasion, the war has seen intense battles across multiple fronts, devastating civilian populations,…
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*Warning, the following article contains mentions of SA* Imagine putting up endless effort to heal others only to discover that you are surrounded by uncertainty, violence, and terror. This is not merely a nightmare for novice doctors in India; it…
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What started as a peaceful non-violent quota reform movement turned into a blood bath which eventually led to the fall of the authoritarian regime of Awami League (AL). University students spearheaded the 2024 Bangladesh Quota reform movement which focused on…
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Union Budget, NEP, and FLN targets: How are we Faring? The National Education Policy (NEP) marked its fourth anniversary on 29 July 2024. It emphasizes achieving universal foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills at the primary level by 2025. Aligning…
There was a general assumption this year, from polls to commentators, that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would win not only an unprecedented third straight term but also an even larger legislative majority than he had previously held. Voters in…
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Bhupender, a street vendor, and a nano-entrepreneur at one of the most populous capital cities on the planet, New Delhi, India faced undue harassment by bureaucracy. This is the story of the challenges that street vendors in India regularly face…
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Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict – A Multidimensional Analysis In this collection of articles, the IFLRY Caucasus Program research team offers a multidimensional analysis of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The perspectives proposed in our inquiry explore and comprehend the topic from different perspectives, therefore…
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Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict – A Multidimensional Analysis In this collection of articles, the IFLRY Caucasus Program research team offers a multidimensional analysis of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The perspectives proposed in our inquiry explore and comprehend the topic from different perspectives, therefore…
Continue reading Tracing The Effects Of Soviet Union’s Policies In Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
