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Category Archives: Opinions
In the Duma election campaign, Putin is in survival mode
The aggressive rhetoric and choice of candidates from the ruling party reflect Putin's anxiety about the vote.
Standing up to the US on the Iran deal is not an option
The consequences of sabotaging a deal with Iran would be dire for Israel.
Egypt’s Sisi still has a blank cheque for repression
The lack of reaction to the confirmation of 12 death sentences in the Rabaa case shows Sisi faces no serious pressure.
Sex abuse data from Poland’s Catholic Church is decades too late
These figures detailing allegations of child sexual abuse by clergy do not tell the full story.
Ratko Mladić’s legacy and the appeasement of war criminals
Western governments have not learned from history and continue to appease genocide perpetrators.
Ethiopia is falling apart, but Abiy still has a choice
By allowing much-needed aid to reach starving Tigrayans, the Ethiopian PM may prevent his country's disintegration.
The climate crisis is a crime story
Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price.
What is Critical Race Theory?
And why are racists afraid of it?
Iraq’s reparations law for Yezidi survivors is a positive step
But the government must heed the advice of civil society to make sure it is implemented properly.
In science we trust
We must heed scientists' calls to action on climate change the way we heeded them on the pandemic.
Critical race theory and the scam of the ban
Critical race theory is too advanced to be taught in schools. So why are state authorities trying to ban it in the US?
Nairobi: The struggle to Africanise a colonial town
The recent controversy over a street sign in Nairobi reflects the continuing struggle with its urban colonial legacy.
There is no good reason why Israel should not be under sanctions
Sanctions are used to punish those who brazenly violate international law. So why is Israel not sanctioned yet?
Be aware of freedom populism
As the pandemic slowly comes to an end, a new and deadly form of populism is rising.
Please stop calling the UK government far right
Throwing the term around so casually is offensive to those who have had to live in countries with far-right governments.
Why is Austria coming after the Muslim Brotherhood?
The Austrian authorities' moves towards banning 'political Islam' and criminalising the Brotherhood are ill-conceived.
Climate colonialism and the EU’s Green Deal
By employing corporate solutions for climate change, the deal will entrench further European neocolonial practices.
Iran at a crossroads: Three scenarios
What are the implications of a conservative Iranian presidency and a renewed nuclear deal for the region?
Iran under a conservative president still needs the JCPOA
Ebrahim Raisi may have criticised the nuclear deal in the past but as president, he will have to abide by it.