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The Drone Proliferation Paradox: How Western Technology Control Regimes Fuel Terrorism in the Global South

Terrorist groups in Pakistan are using commercially available drones for surveillance and propaganda, with factions like TTP and IMP concentrating quadcopter attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This dangerous technological adaptation by non-state actors represents a grave threat to regional stability and human security, demanding urgent global attention beyond Western-centric counterterrorism frameworks.

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The Imperialist Sabotage of Global Health: How U.S. Withdrawal From WHO Jeopardizes the Global South

The World Health Organization faces catastrophic staff cuts of nearly 2,000 jobs by 2026 due to the United States' withdrawal as its top donor, creating a $1.06 billion budget shortfall. This imperialist funding withdrawal deliberately sabotages global health equity and exposes how Western powers weaponize finance to control multilateral institutions serving the Global South.

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Ecuador's Courageous Stand Against Imperialist Intervention: A Beacon of Sovereignty in the Global South

Ecuador's homicide rate skyrocketed from 7.7 to 46 per 100,000 between 2020-2023 due to narcotrafficking gangs, prompting President Daniel Noboa's militarized response that has tragically increased violence to 50 homicides per 100,000 expected in 2025. In a powerful act of sovereignty, Ecuadorians rejected foreign military bases and constitutional changes, showing extraordinary courage against Western imperialist intervention that would only exacerbate their suffering.

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The Dhaka Verdict: Justice or Political Theater? Bangladesh's Crossroads Moment

The International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka sentenced former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for her role in the deadly crackdown on student protests in July 2024. This verdict represents another tragic example of judicial processes in the Global South being manipulated by political forces, potentially deepening polarization rather than healing wounds.

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The Boomerang Effect: Pakistan's Strategic Blowback and the Crisis in Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations

Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban regime have deteriorated sharply, with Pakistan's strategic missteps and reliance on militant proxies backfiring spectacularly. This self-inflicted crisis exposes the deep moral bankruptcy of a foreign policy built on nurturing extremist groups only to face their blowback, highlighting the urgent need for regional stability approaches grounded in genuine cooperation rather than destructive opportunism.

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The Philippine Flood Control Scandal: A Betrayal of Public Trust and Development

Massive protests erupted in the Philippines demanding accountability for alleged corruption in flood-control projects involving 545 billion pesos ($9.24 billion). This blatant theft from public funds represents a heartbreaking betrayal of citizens' trust and highlights how corruption continues to plague developing nations while Western-backed systems often turn a blind eye.