February 13, 2026
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On Breakup Fantasies and Basic Geopolitical Decency
X.T.M distinguishes criticising a state from fantasising about its breakup. He argues that states fracture when weak institutions meet sustained external pressure, cites 1971 and the Arab Spring, and says…
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Germany Is Rearming. Japan Is Shifting. And Desis Are Arguing Like Teenagers.
X.T.M defends editing crude comments, saying BP should allow sharp critique without sneering. He argues that Pakistan is fragile but not collapsing, since China will not let it fail, that…
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Bangladesh Election Open Thread
Bangladesh election open thread. The opening comment asks how the vote can be fair with the Awami League banned, compares it to Pakistan’s democracy with Imran Khan jailed, and calls…
