It has been one year since Bashar al-Assad was removed from power in Syria, an event celebrated in Western capitals as a triumph for democracy […]
Category: Opinion
Why Somalia Is a Failed State and Why Enough Is Enough
Whenever Donald Trump speaks, much of the world reflexively rejects him because of who he is rather than what he says. But sometimes the man […]
Why the Left Should Be Most Anti-Mass Migration
In political discourse today, the word “left” is increasingly divorced from its original meaning. There was a time when leftism stood for universal equality, worker […]
A Revolutionary Tide in West Africa: Autonomy, Resistance, and the Rise of the New Sahel
West Africa is in motion. The landscape of power, influence, and sovereignty is shifting in ways that defy Western preconceptions. For decades, this region has […]
Is Venezuela Preparing to Break the Spine of a US Invasion
For years Washington has treated Venezuela as a small country that must eventually bow to its power. One more Latin state to be brought back […]
Has Russia Finally Restored Itself as the Anti Imperialist Champion?
For decades, Russia’s global image has oscillated between Cold War relic and regional power, its influence circumscribed by economic stagnation and Western sanctions. Yet in […]
The Ghost of Gaddafi Looms Large as the Situation in Libya Worsens
The fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 was met with a wave of optimism both inside Libya and abroad. For a country that had been […]
Increasing Risk of Arrest Over Online Criticism in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates presents itself as a modern oasis of opportunity: glittering towers, tax-free salaries, luxury shopping, and designer resorts. Tourists and expats are […]