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Category Archives: Opinions
Italy and Bulgaria: Europe’s big tests for Russian energy unity
As Europe stares down winter energy shortages, votes in Italy and Bulgaria could test its resolve on Russian sanctions.
For Canada’s monarchists, the buck is always king
Canada will mourn the queen, but won't lose money over it.
North Macedonia’s EU path is under threat from an unlikely actor
The Macedonian civil society has joined the right in rejecting a deal with Sofia and Brussels. This is dangerous.
Whitewashing Queen Elizabeth’s legacy won’t save the monarchy
A new generation is questioning its very legitimacy. Their voices are only going to grow.
Hollywood made me hate myself – it must apologise
Its white supremacy infected Black Africans as far away as Harare with self-loathing. I was one of its victims.
Russia’s Ukraine losses are Turkey’s gains
With the Kremlin bogged down in war, Turkey is deftly expanding its influence — at Moscow's cost.
Queen Elizabeth is not innocent of the Crown’s crimes
The late queen faithfully served the British imperial project.
Ethiopia needs the world to hold Tigray’s TPLF to its word
The international community now has an urgent choice to make — one it has so far shied away from.
To beat the next pandemic, Big Pharma can learn from chipmakers
Chip firms have found a way to pool their resources and innovate faster, while still retaining product patents.
In defence of wokeness
Right-wing attacks on 'wokeness' are part of a wider campaign to undermine social justice and equality advocacy.
Queen Elizabeth seemed sweet, the monarchy isn’t
It ought to be abolished.
Why I boycotted the queen
Queen Elizabeth II visited my school in Harare. The headmaster wanted us to sing the British anthem. So I protested.
Vietnam’s ‘unjust’ energy transition
The country is silencing those pushing the government to move faster towards clean energy. That's a recipe for disaster.
Creating a legacy of sport for health
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is a great opportunity to promote healthy lifestyles through sport.
Israel’s war on love
Apartheid Israel cannot but wage war on all things Palestinian - even romance.
Truss gets to the top of the greasy pole
As the next prime minister, Liz Truss has little time or support from Conservative MPs to turn things around for the UK.
The Chilean constitutional vote: A tectonic shift?
Fifty years after the US tried to derail Chilean democracy, Chile is paving the way for a new model of governance.
Canadian hockey has a rape problem
Cases involving players spanning decades have come to light. Worse, victims are shamed and accountability is missing.
A new nuclear deal won’t bring Iran and the US closer
That ship has sailed. At best, it will allow both nations to focus on new priorities in other parts of the world.