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America

Return of Oligarchs

Outgoing US President Joe Biden in his farewell address spoke of “dangerous concentration of power in the hands of very few ultra-wealthy people, and the dangerous consequences if their abuse of power was left unchecked,” underlining threats to the institutions that govern American society by placement of plutocrats in bodies deciding public policy and the monopolistic control over personal data and misinformation campaigns by some wealthy individuals ~ which was shaping political discourse and public perception.

Pillars of Caste ~II

The fifth pillar of caste, according to Isabel Wilkerson, author of “Caste: The Origins of our Discontents” is the division of labour based on one’s place in the hierarchy.

Pillars of Caste~I

‘Throughout human history, three caste systems have stood out. The tragically accelerated, chilling, and officially vanquished caste system of Nazi Germany.

Shifting Mandate

The sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit was held in US President Biden's hometown, Wilmington, Dela ware, on 21 September, amid enduring wars in Europe and the Middle East, and China’s growing belligerent activities in the IndoPacific.

Imperilled republic

Ben Franklin’s response, on 17 September 1787, to Philadelphia socialite Elizabeth Powel’s question, What have we got, a republic or a monarchy? is now a classic, A republic, if you can keep it.

Security Breakdown

The recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump have sent shockwaves through America, raising urgent questions about the state of security for high-profile figures.