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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How Do the Gulf Countries View the PKK?
Gulf states took the least risky path and have turned a total blind eye to the most recent atrocity committed…
How Does China View the Muslim World?
When China’s rulers feel that control is slipping through their fingers, they focus on two nemeses that seem to generate…
Why Many Liberation Movements Fail at Government
When the would-be liberators are themselves at odds, as in Somalia and South Sudan, or Liberia and Sierra Leone in…
Gun Violence in the US and Puerto Rico: This Can No Longer Continue!
The Gun Violence Archive reveals that a total of at least 19,223 people lost their lives due to gun violence…
Why Is Violence Back to the Streets of Afghanistan?
The spike of violence in Afghanistan will spillover to the region, and a hasty NATO withdrawal will let the country…
Can A Third Political Party Bring Change in US Foreign Policy?
The dissatisfaction with the two establishment parties is substantial, and is hardly a new phenomena. But the establishment of a…
Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are testing each other’s nerves to better position themselves in a new geopolitical scenario created by…
The American Injustice Industry: Why Shutting Down Guantánamo is Not Enough
While offering the world’s most miserable detention conditions, Guantánamo also offers career opportunities, high military perks and honors, and a…
The Rise of Evangelicals in Latin America: What Would Jesus Do?
Evangelical communities are booming across Latin America. Today 20% of Latin Americans identify themselves as evangelicals and the marriage between…
Syrian Refugeehood, Racism and the Lebanese Question
Today, while the Lebanese sectarian system is discriminatory par excellence, whether between the Lebanese themselves or against the “other,” it…
Challenging the African Migration Narrative
An African perspective is needed to demystify all myths, fears, and misconceptions surrounding the narrative of African migration. It is…
China’s Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics
China has no ambition of dislodging the United States from the Arab Peninsula. A cordial relationship with all Members of…
Can Farmers Push India towards a Just Land System?
With and beyond the new Indian farm laws, we can sing of a new revolution – an Evergreen Revolution of…
Seeing Ramallah from above: In Memory of Mourid Barghouti, Legendary Palestinian Poet and Novelist
Barghouti was among the few Palestinians who understood the wrath of having a state under occupation, who was a critical…
Government of National Unity: Where Does Libya Go from Here?
Libya now has a new executive authority. If the GNU is endorsed, it replaces the GNA, a government that likely…
The Gulf of Guinea: A New Strain of Piracy
The African Union and the UN Security Council should pass an urgent resolution and adopt a practical mechanism against pirates…
ICC Probe in Palestine Brings Some Hope to the Palestinians at Last
On February 5, the judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced their decision that the court holds jurisdiction over…
Early Elections: Where Is Kosovo Heading?
If the LVV succeeds in forming a government on its own (with the support of the 10 non-Serbian minority seats),…
