World Affairs
The Erosion of Credibility: A System Under Strain
| February 9, 2026
Opinion
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Tag: ; Power
Politics
Trump, Nixon, and the Institutional Rupture of Truth
| February 1, 2026
When Lying Becomes a Method
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Politics
We are not witnessing the return of empire. We are witnessing the end of its politeness
| January 25, 2026
Trump’s America has made explicit what was long implicit: power precedes principle
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Satire
The Siamese State: A Dialogue on the Island of Dreams
| December 29, 2025
Socratic Dialogue
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Latest News
When Governments Panic: A Socratic Inquiry into Social Media and Power
| December 5, 2025
Socratic Dialogue
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Latest News
Why You Can’t Trust the Monkeys with Bananas
| August 1, 2025
The Perils of the Animal Kingdom
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Socratic Dialogue
The Perils of the Pillow
| July 18, 2025
Power, Influence, and the Shadowy Role of Wives, In-laws and Mistresses
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Politics
In her memoir, Jacinda Ardern shows a ‘different kind of power’ is possible – but also has its limits
| June 6, 2025
Her new book weaves an authentically retold personal story with high political drama. But Ardern misses an opportunity to reflect more deeply on her time in power
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Interviews
Elections, Abstentions and Compulsory Voting
| May 10, 2025
Qs & As
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Editorials
Elections 2024: The Crucial Test for Mauritius’ Political Future
| November 8, 2024
Editorial
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Opinion
May Divali’s Light guide both Voters and Politicians
| November 1, 2024
By Dr R Neerunjun Gopee
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Spirituality
Durga Puja Celebrations
| October 12, 2024
Lessons for the country’s future
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Politics
Does Power Corrupt?
| June 28, 2024
Opinion
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The Conversation
Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance
| May 24, 2024
Traditional institutions represent, for many African citizens, the most immediate form of governance.
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Society
What Kind of Future Beckons?
| May 12, 2024
It is salutary to step back as it were and take a ‘panoramic’ view of one’s country, so as to have a more realistic perspective of the direction
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