The West presents this confrontation as one between ‘democracy versus autocracy’, many countries, especially from the Global South, are neutral and do not fit neatly into this division.

Partition produced many stories; of loss, horror and deprivation, but also of love and longing.

The use of war metaphor by right-wing leaders like Bolsonaro enabled the stifling of civilian and scientific voices.

In a bid to shield themselves from Trump’s erratic policies and the dollar's hegemony, countries are opting to trade in national currencies.