Has the EU lost Libya to Russia?
The EU's incoherent policy on Libya has allowed Russia to gain a lot of ground just south of its shores.
Category Archives: Opinions
Stop listening to Obama
If there must be leaders - and leaders on fairness - they should not be men who once presided over an imperialist state.
In Yemen, journalism can be a capital offence
Four journalists accused by the Houthis of 'spying' are facing the death penalty.
It is time to end impunity in Nigeria
Nigeria's allies must stop turning a blind eye to state-sponsored crimes and uphold their international law obligations.
On the Macedonian-Bulgarian dispute and historical revisionism
It is time for Macedonians and Bulgarians to move towards a political understanding of national identity.
For anyone wishing for a better future, normalcy is the enemy
After a deadly pandemic and Trump's disastrous presidency, we should demand more than just a return to normalcy.
Abiy’s efforts to unify Ethiopia could lead to its disintegration
Abiy Ahmed's quest to bring all Ethiopians together through increased centralisation is tearing the country apart.
Trump is inciting domestic terrorism
Trump’s false claims about the election add fuel to the already simmering fire of right-wing extremism in the US.
The Palestinian case at the ICC is legal, not political
It is time for the ICC to finally open the investigation on Israel/Palestine.
What Biden can and cannot do for the Kurds
Biden may have sympathies for the Kurdish cause, but as US president, he will not always act in the Kurdish interest.
How to defuse the human waste time bomb in low-income countries
Dignified sanitation is a basic human need that does not end with a toilet.
Defeating fascism beyond the ballot
Trump has lost the election - but the battle against his brand of politics is far from over.
What is behind India’s ‘love jihad’ legislation?
This proposed legislation could not only further marginalise Muslims but also undermine women's agency and rights.
Reporting on a shambolic American election
The way foreign correspondents reported on the US elections shows just how much language matters.
Tanzania: Magufuli’s growing authoritarianism is not an exception
It is a growing trend in Africa.
On global health, Biden needs to achieve more than just a reset
Reversing Trump’s policies would benefit global health, but returning to business as usual is not the answer.
The unbearable lightness of being Obama
The former US president lacks conviction and this is apparent in every page and chapter of his new memoir.
There can be no ‘going back to normal’ in Iraq
The protests in Iraq may have subsided, but it is only a matter of time before people are back in the streets.
Pro-democracy protests can help bring peace to Thailand’s south
The success of the continuing struggle for democracy in Thailand is crucial for securing peace in its southern regions.
Australia is guilty of state-sponsored terrorism
And it is time Australians admit it.