Many today believe they are free because they can binge a show, criticise a politician on social media, or change their VPN settings. But true freedom is about fearlessness, not just of authority, but of your own voice. It’s about dignity, and the right to not only speak, but to be heard, to disagree, to exist without surveillance, and to live... See more

Freedom and democracy , two of the most sanctified words in our political lexicon, are not immutable truths carved into the marble of Western civilisation. They are living, evolving, deeply human constructs, and as such, they are vulnerable. Today, they are suffering not from overt enemies alone, but from quiet erosion, disinterest, and even... See more

We must also recognise the role of fatigue — democratic fatigue. After decades of complex global challenges, from economic crises to climate disasters to pandemics, people are tired. And tired people are easier to sway with simplistic narratives. Autocrats do not need to burn books anymore; they simply flood the space with noise until truth drowns.... See more