US Gaza protests: Calling the cops on free speech
It turns out, many self-professed defenders of free speech care to safeguard the right to right-wing free speech alone.
Category Archives: Opinions
Active Clubs: A new far-right threat to democratic elections
A new network blending far-right extremism with MMA training is growing rapidly across North America and Europe.
The wrongs and harms of a Roma register in Norway
The existence of a Roma police register is directly linked to Norway’s long history of antigypsyism.
Seafarers pay the price for the murky business of ship nationality
Incidents in the Red Sea illustrate the dangers of allowing 'flags of convenience' to proliferate.
Germany’s crackdown on criticism of Israel betrays European values
There is nothing to be gained, but much to be lost, from the silencing of pro-Palestinian voices.
Encamp, divest and keep your eyes on Gaza
Students must not allow sensationalist media coverage of their mobilisation to overshadow news of Israeli atrocities.
Child marriage is a problem in the US that needs urgent action
Only 12 out of 50 states have a ban on this harmful practice.
‘We scorned them’: Military, political and human costs of Israeli hubris
Israel's spy master quit over failures to prevent October 7, but his exit is unlikely to change the course of the war.
The Abu Ghraib case is an important milestone for justice
Three Iraqi survivors of torture at Abu Ghraib finally get the chance to have their voices heard and seek redress.
South Africa’s post-apartheid democracy is sustained by protest
Elections are important for democracy, but political and social mobilisations are crucial.
Across the Western world, public opinion on Palestine is finally shifting
The brutality of Israel's war on Gaza has opened Western eyes to the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Recognition of Palestinian statehood is not the panacea it’s made out to be
A symbolic political act cannot put an end to Israeli crimes or grant Palestinians sovereignty.
It’s time to declare Israel a rogue state
It is time for the international community to accept that Israel is a rogue actor and start treating it as such.
Modi wants to turn India’s election into a Hindu-Muslim war
And the Election Commission of India is allowing it.
‘Fire and forget’ in Gaza
Those who survive Israel’s genocidal bombardment may not survive the sight of death and destruction it leaves behind.
Watching the watchdogs: The media downplays a big legal story at its peril
Western outlets ignoring the unprecedented legal campaign against Israel, and its allies risk appearing complicit.
Another foreign intervention will not solve the crisis in Haiti
The country needs a solution coming from its people.
The ICC can no longer ignore the genocide in Gaza
Failure to launch an investigation into genocide in Gaza can have a devastating impact on the court.
Nigeria’s cybercrime reforms leave journalists at risk
Amendments to the Cybercrimes Act are an improvement but remaining provisions can still be used to target journalists.
Strikes on Iran: Can one demand ‘restraint’ while funding Israel?
Biden calls for 'de-escalation' in Iran-Israel showdown while hurling money at the most unrestrained actor in equation.