Tag: Gambia

News, Opinion

Constitution Series 4: Lowering Human Rights Standards

In a democratic republic, a fundamental purpose of the constitution is to provide all rights to citizens and then place obligations on the State to respect, protect and fulfill these rights. A democratic constitution creates all safeguards to ensure that the State and no one else violates human rights in […]

News, Opinion, Security

National Security Under Threat : An Expert Analysis of the Barrow Administration’s  Defense and Security Policies

By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington DC National security has emerged as a paramount focus in the contemporary geopolitical arena, with nation-states around the world recalibrating their strategic priorities to address an increasingly complex array of threats. In an era characterized by the proliferation of  non-state actors, cyber warfare, transnational crime, […]

News, Opinion, Politics

The Echoes of Populism, Extremism, and Radicalism in the Age of Vulgarity!

Alagi Yorro Jallow Part I Fatoumatta: Your attacks become our medals. In the national discourse, the issue of online insults and threats takes center stage. The Internet eliminates any chance for moderation and subtlety. Public sentiment replaces logical debate. Moreover, social networks amplify what psychologists term opinion polarization, leading to […]