Anita Pratap is an award-winning journalist, author and documentary film maker. She was the first journalist to interview LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran. She is a Contributing Editor of THE WEEK.
The "madman theory" is a coercive diplomatic strategy involving extreme threats and brinkmanship, exemplified by historical figures like Kaiser Wilhelm II and modern leaders such as Donald Trump
By Anita Pratap May 17, 2026
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is navigating a critical political week fraught with setbacks across defence, the economy, and internal politics
By Anita Pratap May 03, 2026
By developing a decentralised "nerve net" administrative system over decades, Iran has ensured its continuity and survival
By Anita Pratap April 19, 2026
Pete Hegseth's mediaeval beliefs are evident in his tattoos, including a Jerusalem cross and "Deus Vult," which echo historical crusader sentiment and have recently resurfaced in controversial contexts
By Anita Pratap April 05, 2026
Iran's future is uncertain, with five distinct scenarios predicted, ranging from a diplomatic truce to nuclear armament
By Anita Pratap March 22, 2026
Is the United States repeating the narcissism and architectural excesses of ancient Rome?
By Anita Pratap March 08, 2026
Newly surfaced files linked to Jeffrey Epstein expose a web of relationships implicating powerful figures in Norway, shaking trust in its royal family, political leadership and global reputation
By Anita Pratap February 22, 2026
Dictators are often compared to the T. Rex, as both use brute force and fear to dominate their environment and control their victims
By Anita Pratap January 25, 2026
Europe's war rhetoric is escalating as leaders warn of an imminent Russian attack, justifying a massive military buildup at the expense of public welfare
By Anita Pratap January 11, 2026
The Trump Doctrine is a National Security Strategy defined by its contradictions, promotion of "America First", and a focus on business deals over traditional diplomacy
By Anita Pratap December 28, 2025
Global gloom is intensifying as most people face inflation and inequality, while corporate greed and opaque technology create a widespread moral crisis
By Anita Pratap December 14, 2025
Nobuyuki Tsujii, the blind piano prodigy, along with Paralympian Alexandra Truwit and opera singer Eli Hanssveen, showcase the immense power of the mind to overcome life's greatest challenges
By Anita Pratap November 30, 2025
AI's meteoric rise, exemplified by Nvidia's staggering market valuation, highlights both unprecedented financial opportunities and critical ethical challenges
By Anita Pratap November 16, 2025
Donald Trump's retribution against political enemies, described with a chilling Stalinist refrain, marks a new era of weaponised justice
By Anita Pratap November 02, 2025
Hour of the Predator by Giuliano da Empoli reveals a new global order dominated by autocrats and populist billionaires, analysing the fundamental shifts in power dynamics and the disintegration of traditional ethics
By Anita Pratap October 19, 2025