This Eid, we remember Syria’s disappeared
It has been eight years since my son was forcefully disappeared. Every Eid his absence brings us so much pain.
Category Archives: Opinions
Drop it America and Canada: A corn clash with Mexico helps no one
A brewing dispute over Mexican restrictions on some corn imports will only hurt farmers on all sides.
Macron’s clumsy China views are worrying — because he isn’t alone
The French leader's comments highlight Europe's divisions on China. But they also raise questions for the Global South.
The new US-Canada border deal is inhumane — and deadly
It won't stop undocumented migrants. But it will kill many more families trying to cross the frigid border.
American patriots: Stand up to bullies, and they’ll cower
From Wisconsin and Tennessee to Delaware and New York, Trump and his allies are losing. Americans are standing up.
Sudan’s tragedy: Rogue generals and failed coups
The people of Sudan should reject choosing the lesser of two evils and should seek a third option.
There is much danger in the Sudan crisis but also an opportunity
The proliferation of militias has long undermined the Sudanese state. The ongoing fighting could put an end to it.
The Ciudad Juárez fire – and other circles of made-in-USA hell
The US is just as responsible for the deaths of 40 asylum seekers as those who decided to let them burn to death.
The long shadow of Saddam’s dictatorship in Iraq
The political elite continues to use Saddam Hussein's repressive tactics in dealing with dissent and opposition.
A small dip in Islamophobia in the US give us hope
Last year CAIR registered a decline in the number of complaints from Muslim Americans for the first time since 1995.
Zimbabwean migrants are part of South Africa’s fabric
The termination of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit would be a black mark on South Africa's human rights record.
Sex offender treatment programmes are dangerous
No form of behavioural therapy can truly rehabilitate men with a long history of violence, aggression and misogyny.
Why is Modi so scared of history textbooks?
PM's party is editing textbooks to portray fantasy of India as Hindu-only nation that has always been loving and just.
What will post-Djukanovic Montenegro look like?
After Djukanovic's exit, there is reason to worry about Montenegro's commitment to the West.
There is nothing ethical about profiting from sexual exploitation
The only way of fixing the porn industry is to divest from it.
What future for Israel: chaotic, catastrophic, or constructive?
Benjamin Netanyahu's new government of fascists and fanatics has brought Israel to a historic crossroads in 100 days.
Americans, beware what belies the smile of Ron DeSantis
I met the Florida governor years ago, at Guantanamo.
Israeli violence is the problem
Once again Israeli violence rages in occupied Palestine and once again Israel and its allies are trying to obfuscate it.
Pakistan is making a mistake in ignoring the US for China
Pakistan has long juggled ties with China and the US successfully. It's open turn towards Beijing risks ending that.
The US should not worry about China-Gulf relations
But it should be nervous about how close Israel has grown to Beijing.