Silencing voices in democracy
Limited franchise was once a 19th century idea. In the 21st century, it is strange that we should even be discussing the concept as a possible remedy to the ills besetting our electoral process.



Musharraf’s mousetrap
Pakistan’s Chief Executive Pervez Musharraf sent Nawaz Sharif and his family into exile in December 2000, a little more than a year after he overthrew Sharif from the post of prime minister. This is not the first time that the leader of a military coup has exiled political leaders from Pakistan.



Down Mexico way
Travelling through the cities 16th century Spain founded leaves one stunned. Cities like Morelia, Patzcuaro, Guadalajara, Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico reflect the cultural intrusiveness of the Spanish conquest which left indelible imprints on the social fabric.



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