The Optics of Deception
In democracies around the world, the manipulation of public perception has become an art form, one often wielded by politicians and governments to obscure reality and serve their own ends.…
Seven NCP MLAs merge with NDPP, giving CM Rio a stronger hold
A quiet power shift in Nagaland A major political development took place in Nagaland on 31 May as all seven Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs joined the CM Dr Neiphiu…
Nagas’ Tumultuous Politics Derailing its Creator-Given Inheritance: Analysis and Suggestions | Dr Vikuosa Nienu
Handwriting on the wall reveals the direction in which Nagas’ political fate is headed, demanding serious attention and action. As the current situation unfolds, the Nagas are far from achieving…
How can the increasing criminalization in politics be stopped | Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora
The morality of the politicians of our country is decreasing day by day. Many big leaders remain in the news every day due to their controversial statements. At the same…
Women Leaders In European Politics
It is interesting to observe European or Western politics and the divide between the Left, Centre, and Right. In European or Western politics, the “right wing” is a political ideology…
Identity Politics and the Gender Card
The recent allegation by BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland, Phangnon Konyak, against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reignited debates about the misuse of identity politics and the gender card.…
Lessons from American Political Violence and Media Bias for Nagaland
The history of American presidential elections has often been marred by political violence, assassinations, and assassination attempts. Figures such as Abraham Lincoln, John F Kennedy, and the attempted assassination of…
Media Bias in Electoral Politics
Media bias in electoral politics is a reality that cannot be ignored. While media outlets are expected to provide impartial coverage, biases—whether ideological, political, or economic—often shape the narratives presented…
SHORT AND LONG TERM POLITICIANS (in the context of Nagaland politics)
Firstly, a leader is elected to serve the people and not to humour themselves and a few selected people. we may consider such leader to be just another guy who…
Misconceived Notions of Politics
It is interesting to observe that the people of Nagaland are, perhaps for the first time in a while, taking the parliamentary elections to the Lower House seriously. It’s not…