Opinion

by Dikanaya Tarahita and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat

Prosecuting border crossers, separating parents and children, and restricting access to asylum are the latest moves in an on-going criminalization...

Indonesian Muslim women pray in Cianjur, West Java to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr.

Opinion

Indonesia Needs to Address Persistent Gender Inequality Problem

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Gender inequality is one of Indonesia's main issues, but the government's support and goals towards equality have yet to translate...

Opinion

Aquarius Provides More Lessons, But is the EU Really Learning?

by Helen O'Nions

The refusal of Italy to let a search and rescue vessel containing 629 passengers rescued from the sea dock on...

Donald Trump talking to Justin Trudeau at the G7 summit

Opinion

Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered – the Playbook on Donald Trump

by Bruce Mabley

By avoiding risk-taking and playing it safe, the Trudeau liberals in Canada are playing a losing game against US President...

Opinion

Cambridge Analytica: Tip of the Iceberg as Deep as the Ocean

by Aram Sinnreich

Regardless of Cambridge Analytica's intentions or efficacy, its actions point to larger vulnerabilities in media and political systems that exceed...

Opinion

Italy’s New Government: Tectonic Shift or More of the Same?

by Zsofia Barta

Many see Italy's elections outcome as very bad news for Europe, but at this point there is little reason to...

Columns

Ethno-Nationalism Threatens Afghanistan and the Region

by Eisa Khan Ayoob Ayoobi

2018/12/11

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Ethno-nationalism has created various shapes and forms of dogmatic ethno-nationalists in Afghanistan. Some of them, like the Taliban, have embraced...

Opinion

Bourdain’s Legacy Reaches Far Beyond his Career as Food Expert

by Natasha Demehri

2018/06/09

Anthony Bourdain's true legacy is not solely from his career as a food expert, but also from his journey as...

Opinion

Why is US Leaving the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to Iranians?

by Hemn Baqir Abdul

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The passive attitude of the United States toward the campaign by Iraqi opposition parties against election fraud deteriorates the situation...

A Kabul resident at a voter registration center

Opinion

Upcoming Elections in Afghanistan are Threat and Opportunity

by Tabish Forugh

Afghanistan's elections in October could be a refreshing moment for the political climate in the country, but they can also...

Opinion

Afghanistan’s First Lady’s Paradox: Emancipator or Conventionalist?

by Mohammad Naser Sidiqee

Afghanistan is progressing towards a social, political and cultural transformation. An important element is the empowerment of women, but First...

Opinion

Lack of Doctors Makes Morocco’s Health Coverage Plan Useless

by Zoe H. Robbin

2018/06/07

Morocco has been rapidly expanding health coverage and almost two-third of Moroccans are insured. However, a severe lack of medical...

Opinion

The May 12 Parliamentary Election in Iraq Was Botched

by Heyrsh Abdulrahman

2018/06/06

Averting violence and possible civil war should be Iraq’s main concern, and the best way to do so is by...

Opinion

How Can China and EU Avoid a Looming Trade War?

by Atmaja Gohain Baruah

2018/06/06

Reciprocity, fair competition, and a level playing field are necessary to prevent a trade war between and the European Union...

Opinion

Cambridge Analytica’s Fall: a Consolation Prize for Privacy Advocates

by Ivan Manokha

2018/06/05

While it is undeniable that the measures taken in response to Cambridge Analytica’s theft of personal data have stimulated public...

Giuseppe Conte is italy's new prime minister

Opinion

Italy’s New Government Will Face Difficulty Retaining Support

by James Newell

2018/06/05

Having come to power by riding the tide of anti-establishment protest, the Italian parties in office will now have to...

Opinion

Health Aid is Useless if Receiving Governments are Corrupt

by Sienna Dugan

2018/06/04

In order to provide proper care for those who suffer from life threatening diseases in underdeveloped countries, we must establish...

election workers counting ballots in Afghanistan

Columns

Afghanistan’s Transcending Tribal Elites Are Mocking Democracy

by Eisa Khan Ayoob Ayoobi

2018/12/11

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The absence of a real democratic milieu in Afghanistan has sustained the vicious cycle of ethnic superiority. Pashtun elites have...

Opinion

Online Incivility is More Than Swearing On Social Media

by Elizabeth Whittaker

2018/06/01

Online incivility is not just about saying "F@#& you" on social media, but it also contains behavior that discourages others...

Opinion

Tit for Tat Diplomacy Further Harms US-Pakistan Ties

by Muhammad Mohsin Raza

2018/05/31