Study of Societies

The Study of Societies is one of the most important categories on this website. One of the aim is to rake note of changes that have occurred throughout history and changing taking place.

Study of SocietiesCoal, Empires, energy, Forests, Oil, Wood

THE IMPERIAL QUANDARY

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The rise and fall of civilisations are no different from the rise and fall of individuals. We all go through similar stages in life. Civilisational changes take centuries while the…

Study of SocietiesBangladesh, Feudalism, Feudalism in Pakistan, Neo-feudalism, Peasants

THE TALE OF TWO FEUDAL POWERS

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After the Second World War, the British Raj decided to conclude their direct colonial rule over the subcontinent. However, before leaving, they partitioned the land. Pakistan was born on 14th…

Study of SocietiesElysium, Heaven on earth, Legacy, Shaddad bin Aad, The Line City

CHASING LEGACIES AMIDST MIRAGES

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It has often been observed that those with immense power cannot desist temptation for building eternal legacies. Let’s take the example of three kings who controlled powerful empires of their…

Study of SocietiesCheap energy, Gail Tverberg, Hedonism, Supply and demand, Thomas Robert Malthus

THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL ENERGY AND THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY

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We are facing an energy crunch, this has become obvious to everyone now. Experts in the energy sector such as Gail Tverberg are telling us (see interview below) that this…

Study of SocietiesDespotic leaders, illusions, Saudi wealth, Soft colonialism, Vassal state

WHEN WILL THE WESTERN PUPPETS IN ASIA BE GOING DOWN?

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Recently, I was enjoying the sun in the garden and Mithu flew in and joined us for a brief chat, he seemed a bit jovial. Mithu is an old friend,…

Study of SocietiesEmpires, Hegemony, Pakistan, Vassal state, Wall Street vultures

THE HEGEMON AND THE FORTY THIEVES

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There exists an intrinsic relationship between the hegemon and the 40 thieves. This relationship occurs in almost every country. For sure, the hegemony cannot be maintained without the 40 thieves.…

Study of SocietiesBeirut, Corruption, Havana, Neom city, Sin cities, Soul

SIN CITIES HAVE A SHORT LIFE SPAN

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Mithu is an old friend. If there is anything that he enjoys the most, it is talking about his explorations and voyages. His only two passions in life are to…

Study of SocietiesAnglo Saxon Empire, convergence, nation-states, Sykes and Picot, The Treaty Of Lausanne

IT IS THE END OF THE NATION-STATE

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Chaos is slowly arising in all four corners of the world. We are witnessing a gradual disorder. Things can only be expected to get worse while the old-world order is…

Study of SocietiesCentral Banks, Colonialism, Empires, French Colonies

COLONIALISM AND GLOBAL INEQUALITY IN PERSPECTIVE

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On a cold, wet and breezy afternoon, Mithu decided to visit us once again. He was probably looking for a warm place to dry his wings. He flew in through…

Study of SocietiesCartels, Covid pandemic, multinationals, Public funds, Robber Barons

THE ROBBER BARONS, THE RABBLE AND THE RAID ON THE PUBLIC FUNDS

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As Spring 2021 arrived and the weather turned mild, Mithu decided to visit us for another informative chat. I was in my garden at the time enjoying the sun while…