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Category Archives: Opinions
Could Hungary break the EU?
The EU is facing a democracy crisis, and there is nothing it can do about it.
Amid conflict and poverty, Yemen’s hospitals are struggling
In the war-torn country, even the easily preventable and treatable medical issues are proving deadly.
Why did the PA see Nizar Banat as such a grave threat?
Banat lived the hardship of the Palestinian people and spoke with their pain, defying constant attempts to silence him.
Women must be included in conflict mediation in Somalia
Recent tensions exacerbated violence against women in Somalia. Only political inclusion can help improve the situation.
Boris Johnson’s condemnation of racism in football is hypocrisy
The UK government's refusal to condemn the booing of players who took the knee created this toxic atmosphere.
Why I so enjoyed watching England lose the Euro final
English arrogance combined with colonial history and denial are feeding schadenfreude across the world.
Improving Iran’s ailing economy will be Raisi’s priority
Economic considerations will guide the incoming Raisi administration's domestic and international policies.
Dear Governor Simon, beware of Greeks bearing gifts
Why has the Canadian prime minister appointed an Indigenous woman as a governor-general?
A pivotal moment for the Palestinian national struggle
The events of the past months have killed efforts to bury the Question of Palestine and reinvigorated Palestinian unity.
Israeli settlers: The face of US imperialism in the Middle East
Zionism, and thus Israel’s settler colonialism, is an extension of American imperialism.
Kazakh efforts to repatriate ISIL fighters should be replicated
Countries should follow Kazakhistan's successful model and bring ISIL-linked fighters and their families home.
Why did India open a backchannel to the Taliban?
Recent developments in the region forced India to rethink its approach to the armed group.
No woman should be forced to endure an IUD
IUDs are invasive and risky. Britney Spears’ conservatorship highlights how women are expected to bear those risks.
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.