Asia Journalism Fellow & @CheveningFCDO fellow, StateIVLP alumnus

Joined June 2011
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How did May 1 become International Workers’ Day? Behind this date is a powerful story of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for dignity at work. . #InternationalWorkersDay #MayDay #WorkersRights #HistoryMatters
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In March 2026, the Pentagon has reportedly asked the White House to seek more than $200 billion in additional funding from Congress specifically tied to the Iran‑related conflict and expanded weapons production source : lnkd.in/et3G3Awe #iran #USA #Trump
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U.S. Military Invasions Since 1950 Note: The casualty figures shown are estimates. Numbers may vary depending on the source, methodology, and historical interpretation. #History #Geopolitics #GlobalConflicts #WarHistory #WorldPolitics
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“You Are On Your Own” – Commodore R.S. Vasan Explains US Submarine Attack on Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka #iran #IRISDena
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🚨 BREAKING: U.S. military releases visuals of the torpedo strike on Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka. Nearly 150 Iranian sailors are feared dead in what is being described as the deadliest attack on a warship by a U.S. submarine since World War II.
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When 9/11 happened, Iran was one of the first countries that condemned the terror attack. It even helped the Americans in the war against Qaeda/Taliban. Bush returned the favour by calling Iran, along with Iraq and North Korea, as an axis of evil. That was a warning sign. The North Koreans, who had the institutional memory of the devastating American bombing of 1950-53, moved swiftly to make a bomb. I would say they were smart. The Iranians chose not to make one. They thought the axis would give them deterrence while an advanced nuclear programme would provide them diplomatic cards. Khamenei even issued a fatwa against the bomb! In 2015, they signed a deal, agreeing to limit the nuclear programme. They were fully compliant with the terms of the agreement. Trump returned the favour by tearing the deal apart in 2018. The rest is history. I wrote this in June 2025: In a treacherous world like ours, nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent. If you make a bomb, make it, don't talk. Iran is being bombed not because it wants to make a bomb, but because it did not make one. It's too early to make predictions about which way the war is headed, but this one will have far-reaching consequences in West Asia. This is far bigger than the June war.
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With Strait of Hormuz blocked by Iran, India will be worst affected!
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Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'reuters.com/world/middle-eas… #Palestine #Israel
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India and Pakistan are set to play their T20 World Cup match in Colombo today — but what does history say? 🏏 #IndiaVsPakistan #T20WorldCup2026 #Cricket
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The Greenland crisis holds lessons for all countries. America’s friends need to prepare for a world in which they are alone and NATO is no more: econ.st/3NuKdL6
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One of the most impactful speeches in recent times, delivered at a moment when global politics is in turmoil.
For anyone who would like to hear Mark Carney’s outstanding Davos speech in full here it is. This is what true global leadership looks like. Canada should be immensely proud today, because they are leading the fight back when others dare not. 🎥 TikTok - vm.tiktok.com/ZNRBDT4mB/
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This Emperor wants NO clothes. #DonaldTrump #NobelPeacePrize #GreenLand
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Trump’s FRIST WEEK of 2026: 🇻🇪 Maduro kidnapped 🇮🇷 Iran war 2 greenlit 🇱🇧 Lebanon war 2 greenlit 🇨🇴 Colombia war threatened 🇬🇱 Greenland war threatened 🇨🇺 Cuba war threatened 🇵🇸 Gaza ceasefire breakdown 🇳🇬 Airstriking Nigeria 🇸🇴 Airstriking Somalia & Somaliland 🇸🇾 Airstriking Syria 🇧🇫 US-backed terrorists in Sahel (AES) 🇺🇸 ICE murder Truly a golden age.
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🏟️ 2026 will be a landmark year for global sports 🌍 From the Winter Olympics in Italy to the FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada & Mexico, 2026 brings together the world through sport, competition, and shared moments of history. #FIFAWorldCup2026 #ICC
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Happy New Year! ✨ To my kind and thoughtful well-wishers, May the coming year bring you good health, peace of mind, and lasting happiness. Thank you for your constant support, encouragement, and good wishes. Wishing you a bright, joyful, and fulfilling year ahead
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