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Category Archives: Opinions
Of Western wars and Muslim women
If Western wars are meant to ‘liberate’ Muslim women, why did centuries of Western military intervention fail to do so?
Bolsonaro is destroying mental health care to favour evangelicals
His assault on public mental health services will hurt Black Brazilians the most and benefit evangelical centres.
The Taliban, the Afghan state and the rule of law
Afghans will not embrace Taliban governance unless it is centred on the rule of law.
What did the US get wrong about Afghanistan?
The 2001 US invasion was bound to devastate the country and the Afghan people.
Can Germans stand up for hijabs as they do for unitards?
During the Olympics, Germany missed a precious opportunity for a society-wide conversation on women's rights.
Do not forget Syria’s disappeared
Syrian families continue to struggle to get information about their loved ones disappeared by the Assad regime.
Plantation slavery, the first American dream
The roots of today's American fascination with rich white men go back to the days of chattel slavery.
Tony Blair should go to Afghanistan
The former British PM should follow up by personal example on his calls not to abandon Afghanistan.
Does Afghanistan mark the end of American Empire?
The American appetite for entering into conflict to preserve global dominance seems to be abating.
The threat of ISKP in Afghanistan has been underestimated
The Islamic State’s Afghan affiliate could derail Taliban efforts to establish security and stable rule.
Geographies of fear: Letter from America
Twenty years on, 9/11 continues to shape American spaces.
Learning to trust the internet again
Wikipedia can serve as a model to combat disinformation and distrust online.
It is past time to call the violence against Rohingya genocide
The US and the international community have to officially declare the events of August 2017 genocide.
An open letter to President Biden on COVID-19 vaccines for Cuba
Cuba would be better prepared to cope with the pandemic if US sanctions are lifted to allow for medical supplies.
What the Taliban may be getting wrong about Islamic governance
There is no single and absolute reading of Islamic law that can guide an Islamic state. It is all open to debate.
The new and improved Taliban: The parting US gift to Afghanistan
After promising democracy and delivering mayhem, the US leaves behind unshaven 'Proud Boys' to rule over Afghans.
Is the Taliban’s treatment of women really inspired by Sharia?
And what does the current debate on the Taliban and women's rights tell us about Western (mis)perceptions of Muslims?
Women’s rights and the US’s ‘civilising’ mission in Afghanistan
The US imperial endeavours in Afghanistan and anywhere else in the world have never benefitted women and their rights.
Why Kabul is not Saigon
The parallels drawn between Saigon in 1975 and Kabul in 2021 are misleading.