When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely evil”.
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Hindutva Ideology: India’s Gradual Move Towards Genocide
This is India today, an increasingly autocratic and nationalistic state that’s now exerting its illiberal political ideology well beyond its…
The Turcos of Latin America: The Story of 20th-Century Ottoman Migrants
Latin America hosts nearly 30 million of Arabs of Ottoman heritage, who arrived in with Ottoman passports long time ago.
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
The GCC is still divided on Syria 10 years after the outbreak of the revolution.
Lebanon at Crossroad: Brain Drain and Freefall of the National Currency
A new wave of emigration from Lebanon can have a brutal impact on the country.
On Land Day in Palestine: Our Home is our Land
My great-grandfather sacrificed his life for land in Palestine of which he owned a very small portion.
The Pope’s Visit to Iraq: How the KRG Tainted Its Message of Hope
Pope Francis tried to bring hope and a spirit of unity to the Middle East region but a stamp issued…
How the Cross-Border Tribes Living between Afghanistan and Pakistan Impact Regional Politics
People in the tribal belt of Afghanistan and Pakistan still define their land as a “terrain of resistance” and insist…
Biden’s Recalibration of Saudi Relations Could Spell the End of MBS
Mohammed bin Salman has only one path to staying in power: to look for legitimacy from his own people rather…
Change Is Inevitable in Iran: How the Four-Decade-Old System Has Become Outdated
Will Iran experience change peacefully or violently? It is possible that Anglo-American bloc can regain control of Iran if it…
Peace Talks and Afghanistan’s Future: Three Scenarios
The U.S. and Afghan governments have no plan B at the moment, only the Taliban have a plan A and…
America’s Hyper-Surveillance of Muslims Targets Our Religious Identity
Is the United States the best country for Muslims, for real?
How Qatari Investments Expand Globally
Today, Qatar holds shares in the world’s most important stock markets, largest automotive companies, and most prominent financial institutions.
Assertive British Muslims: The New Generation of Political and Social Influencers
Despite making their ways to public life in Britain, Muslims are still viewed as the ‘other.’
The Afghan Factor in Biden’s Iran Foreign Policy
It might be surprising to many, but Iran can influence the U.S. foreign policy in Afghanistan.
My Grandfather’s Fight against Colonialization in Algeria: The Scars of French War Crimes Won’t Be Forgotten
“France was not a colonial settlement; France was a colonial Monster.” Algerian Amazigh Chaoui mujahid El Hassen Bahri (2019)
EU Criminalizes Human Rights Defenders Helping Migrants at Sea
Is it a crime to rescue migrants sea? In the EU, it is increasingly so.
Suicide Bombings in Iraq: A Return to Security Chaos?
Did Daesh (ISIS) rise from the ashes in Iraq?
How Djibouti Surrounded Itself by Military Bases
The competition over military bases in Djibouti imports the Indo-Pacific power rivalry to the Gulf of Aden and the western…
