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Naorem Mohen

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Naorem Mohen

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Naorem Mohen is a journalist, writer and Editor of Signpost News. He writes on Manipur and Northeast India, with a focus on governance, society, education, conflict, culture and regional affairs. He is the author of In the Lap of Koubru, which reflects his engagement with Manipur’s people, history, culture and identity during the turbulent years of 2023–2025, and My Japanese Niece, a historical novel exploring war, hidden identity, memory and human bonds between Manipur and Japan. Follow him on X at @laimacha.

Areas of coverage: Geo-politics, Artificial Intelligence, Education, Cryptocurrencies.

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Over-reliance on NIA by the Manipur government.

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Over-Reliance on NIA: Not the Right Approach for Manipur

The recurring decision of the Manipur government to hand over sensitive cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) raises fundamental questions about federalism, police capability, and public trust. Why does the state consistently lean on a central agency for matters that appear solvable at the local level?

4 min read
Hormuz’s New Hostage: The Undersea Cables That Could Darken the Planet.

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Iran’s Undersea Cable Threat That Should Terrify the World

Iran has found the internet’s digital kill switch in the Strait of Hormuz. By threatening to control and charge for access to critical undersea cables like AAE-1, FALCON, and GBI, Tehran is weaponizing the physical backbone of globalization. This chilling escalation could trigger global blackouts, financial chaos, and reshape great power conflict. A must-read geopolitical thriller.

5 min read