Truman’s Odyssey

Truman's Odyssey

Nothing in Harry S. Truman’s career would have suggested that he would become President, even less that he would preside over the creation of a structure of international order that would last through the Cold War and help decide it. Yet this quintessentially American “common man” would emerge as one of the seminal American presidents. … Read more

Presidential Leadership in a Time of Transition

Presidential Leadership in a Time of Transition

Presidential Leadership in a Time of Transition – After the anguish of the 1960s and the collapse of a presidency, America needed above all to restore its cohesion. It was fortunate that the man called to this unprecedented task was Gerald Ford. Propelled into an office he had not sought, Ford had never been involved … Read more

human environment interaction

human environment interaction

The human interaction environment is possible because of rapid urbanization, agricultural and land use, energy production, and consumption, and also has repercussions on human societies its may including climate change and natural disasters. To ensure that pertinent measures should be taken in true letter and spirit.  Human environment interaction refers to how human society and … Read more

CASE STUDIES

THE CASE STUDIES

Geographically  I can draw no commonality between the Philippines and Pakistan as the former is an island country located in the western Pacific with over 7,000 islands to protect as its archipelago. There are three main island groups of the Philippines — Luzon in the north occupied by the Tagalog-speaking people whose roots go back … Read more

Societies Across The Globe

The Role and Challenges of Parliament in Bangladesh's Political Landscape

Societies Across The Globe There is every likelihood that Goethe was viewing societies as collectives, in which self-interest was the primary motivation but where the creation and worship of ‘heroes’ are acts to make people feel virtuous.  Heroes can’t become heroes without an audience. A segment of the society exhibits an individual and explains his … Read more

Toxic Polarization

Toxic Polarization

Toxic Polarization According to the study, in the last 70 years, many countries have faced waves of severe political polarisation. Many such waves emerged and then receded. However, in countries where polarisation continued to simmer, it gradually mutated to become ‘pernicious polarisation.’  Pernicious polarisation is one of the most chronic forms of polarisation. It is … Read more

Melting glaciers

Melting glaciers

AFTER several rain-related deaths in KP in recent days, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority has sprung into action to minimize the chances of further loss of life, property, crops, and infrastructure. Potential glacial lake outburst floods, caused by melting glaciers, are a principal concern, and administrations in nine districts have been directed to regularly monitor … Read more