June 26 marks the International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The worldwide observance, decided by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987, aims at raising the level of awareness in the international community about the dangers of drug…
Critique of extractive capitalism—I Growth, inequality & insecurity
Dr. Ikramul Haq Modern capitalism has become extractive, concentrating wealth and generating insecurity. Traditional socialism also failed to protect individual autonomy. A humanistic economic framework is needed—one that promotes cooperation, economic security and development of human potential….