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Global Stability and Institutional Integrity: A February 2026 Intelligence Briefing

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Global Stability and Institutional Integrity: A February 2026 Intelligence Briefing The intelligence landscape of 2026 is characterized by a convergence of domestic institutional decay and the rapid acceleration of technological power. From the “smokescreen” of Indian electoral opacity to the “brutal” acknowledgments of state violence in Iran, the failure of domestic integrity is necessitating a move toward international accountability. By Rakesh …

The Smokescreen 2026: Voting Without Verification and the Collapse of Electoral Accountability in India

Smokescreen Report. AI-generated representational image of men and women standing outside a polling booth to vote in an Indian election. Photo: RMN News Service

The Smokescreen 2026: Voting Without Verification and the Collapse of Electoral Accountability in India Democracy does not die only through coups or emergency declarations. It can also die quietly—through procedures that look lawful, elections that look competitive, and institutions that look independent, while collectively ensuring that outcomes are never meaningfully questioned. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | January 26, 2026 India …

The Secret Rulebook: Understanding Corruption in Delhi’s Housing Societies

Understanding Corruption in Delhi's Housing Societies | RMN Foundation Report

The Secret Rulebook: Understanding Corruption in Delhi’s Housing Societies The corruption is guaranteed to continue because the official channels for accountability and justice have effectively collapsed. Residents who try to fight back find themselves trapped in a system that is either indifferent, corrupt, or actively working against them. By Rakesh Raman New Delhi | January 12, 2026 Introduction: The Broken Promise …

Connecting the Dots: Key Themes from “The Unrest”

Unnao Rape Case Legal Reversal: The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Delhi High Court order that previously granted bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar.

Connecting the Dots: Key Themes from “The Unrest” Unnao Rape Case Legal Reversal: The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Delhi High Court order that previously granted bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. 1. Introduction: Understanding a World of “Unrest” Welcome to a deeper analysis of the global landscape. This summary synthesizes the major news stories from the January 1-15, …

India Judicial Research Report 2025 Highlights Denial of Access to Justice and Institutional Corruption

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India Judicial Research Report 2025 Highlights Denial of Access to Justice and Institutional Corruption To ensure open access and academic traceability, the India Judicial Research Report 2025 has been archived on Zenodo, a global research repository developed under the European OpenAIRE program and operated by CERN. New Delhi, October 11, 2025 — The latest India Judicial Research Report 2025 (IJRR …

RMN Foundation Announces Political Thriller Film Project ‘Smokescreen’ to Champion Voting Rights

A Call to Filmmakers Worldwide: “The Smokescreen” – A Global Political Thriller in the Vein of The Godfather. AI-generated image. By Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service

RMN Foundation Announces Political Thriller Film Project ‘Smokescreen’ to Champion Voting Rights New Cinematic Initiative to Expose Electoral Threats and Empower Voters NEW DELHI – In a major new initiative to protect democracy and uphold electoral integrity, the RMN Foundation has announced a global political thriller film project titled “The Smokescreen.” The film, which is being proposed to filmmakers worldwide, …