Protests have become the new “veto power” in India. If you can mobilize a few thousand loud, persistent protestors, you can often stall or kill a policy — regardless of whether it benefits the larger public. So yes, it’s easy to organise protests in India — but it’s even easier for the system

The United States Department of Defense has begun the withdrawal of 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, reducing the military presence that was deployed in early June following widespread protests over federal immigration raids. The move comes amid easing tensions and a return to relative normalcy in the city. The original deployment had included […]

The Government of Pakistan has announced the formation of a new national paramilitary unit called the Federal Constabulary, just weeks ahead of a major protest campaign led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The move has raised political and human rights concerns, especially over its timing and the manner of […]