South Sudan Has Failed to Justify Its Existence
South Sudan was created by forcibly partitioning Sudan. Today, the very existence of this new country is in jeopardy.
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An Open Letter to Aung San Suu Kyi
Today, the Rohingya people of your country need you, Ms Aung San Suu Kyi.
Read MoreSanctions Against Russia? Good Luck!
Now that Crimea has decided to unite with Russia, the USA and European Union are talking at length about imposing sanctions on Russia.
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2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi: Islam and Questions Unanswered
The Sochi Olympics proved to be a big success—exactly what Russia wanted. Right from the opening ceremony itself, the entire event was a megalith in terms of popularity and success. If one wanted to catch a glimpse of Russia’s glorious past as well as its vibrant art, this year’s Winter Olympics were the thing to watch!
But the Olympics at Sochi were not without their share of controversy. Take, for example, the case of the Pussy Riot protest performance.
So success on one hand and chaos on the other. A mixed bag, probably?
However, Russia’s mixed bag had one key element missing: the plight of the Muslims of Sochi.
Read MoreIran And The Gulf: Prospects And Challenges
The past few months have kept Iran busy. Apart from elections and a new President, a proposed nuclear deal is also in the air. With the USA and its allies planning to end their disastrous outing in Iraq, Iran’s role in the...
Read MoreGenocide And Ethnic Cleansing of the Rohingya People in Myanmar
Make no mistake about it: the ongoing ethnic cleansing in Myanmar has all the ingredients of a full-fledged genocide.
Read MoreIs South Sudan A Failed State?
Back in July 2011, after a long civil war, South Sudan split from Sudan to become an independent country. However, even though statehood was achieved and a new country was born, the efforts to transform South Sudan into a proper...
Read MoreTajikistan: Stability Means More Than Prosperity
Out of all the poor countries that emerged from the ashes of the erstwhile Soviet Union, Tajikistan stands alone as the poorest. While the papers surely talk about the rapid macroeconomic growth of the country, most of the ordinary Tajiks are yet to witness the brighter side of the economic progress.
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Yemen: Chaos, Conflict and Revolution
Yemenis might soon be compelled to re-kindle the Revolution and push for democracy and transparency all over again.
Read MoreUsing Comics to Counter Islamophobia?
It was a pleasant thing to read when Marvel announced that the leading character in their new comic book series will be a Muslim girl.
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