Category : Politics
Seven Years After Article 370: What Is Left of Kashmir's Right to Choose?
Today marks seven years since the Indian government effectively abolished the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir.
France Has Gone, but Its Mindset Remains: Traoré's Test with the Scholars
Traoré and his comrades may well have pushed France out of the Sahel. What they have not shaken off is the Parisian mindset itself. Even as they fight one form of French influence, they are preserving the mindset of the French-trained elites and the secular administrative system. Has the struggle now turned against Muslim scholars, Arabic-educated Africans, and Islamic scholarly tradition? The recent crisis suggests it has.
Will Saudi Be Able to Resist Trump’s Nuclear Bait?
Following the agreement, reportedly signed Wednesday, 22 July, President Donald Trump declared the deal “totally subject” to the Kingdom normalising relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords.
Book Ban: How India Criminalises Kashmiri History
Earlier this month, BJP legislator Sunil Sharma demanded the banning of Personalities and Legends of J&K, a study by educationists Hilal Ahmad and Santosh Meena, denouncing it as “academic jihad.”
From Srebrenica to Gaza: Remembrance, Denial and the Double Standards of International Justice
The question frequently posed to the international community in the context of Srebrenica, "Where were you before the massacre began?", should also apply today to Gaza, Sudan, East Turkestan, Myanmar, and other parts of the world. Waiting for events to run their course, for mass graves to be opened, and for trials that can take decades before recognising a genocide defeats the very purpose of the obligation to prevent.
The Ledger of the Empire: Should the Colonised Thank the Coloniser?
There is room for serious debate about whether African or American nations should now pursue reparations, and much of that debate can be conducted on purely economic terms. But to dismiss the pain of colonisation as though it were simply an entry on the credit side of history is not analysis. It is inhumane, it is insensitive, and it is proof that the mentality of empire has never actually ended.
Who Needs Whom? Orientalism Meets Its Reckoning in Ankara
Even inside the language of strategic partnership, the West never fully released Türkiye from this category. Through NATO enlargement, EU accession talks, and Middle East policy, Türkiye has been treated as “critical but uncertain,” “indispensable but untrustworthy”, a full member never quite a full European, an ally forever qualified by brackets. This was Orientalist logic wearing diplomatic dress.
Towards the Isaac Accords: Israel’s Fingerprints on Colombia's Election
Petro’s accusation might have been interpreted by the global press as a conspiracy theory or a loser’s cry, but the dismissal was too quick. To say the least, it ignored a project that has been operating in plain sight.
The False Caliphate: Twelve Years Since ISIS — Its Wounds Still Bleed
Today, almost nobody asks who the “caliph” is anymore. ISIS lost its territory, and the title became a joke even among those who once took it seriously. But the groups that pledged allegiance to it have outlived the fiction, and the contradiction at the heart of their project has only become more grotesque.
Why Kenyans Should Reject America’s Ebola Quarantine Plan
It is an honest admission that while the US is proposing to shield its soil from Ebola, it is fine with using Kenyan land as a buffer. That Ruto’s government has entertained this arrangement shows a worse trend. A brand of leadership so conditioned by dependency and transactional diplomacy that it has lost the instinct to protect its own people.
France’s African Gambit: Can Macron Rebrand the Unrebrandable?
France has been having a difficult time on the continent. Regime changes across West Africa have declared the region a “no-French-zone,” and a younger generation of Africans is embracing anti-French sentiment. Nearly two centuries after France began colonising and exploiting African territories, its president is now extending an olive branch, not to countries where France enjoys linguistic and cultural hegemony, but to nations with historical ties to its former colonial rival, Britain.
Beyond LGBT: The Many Paradoxes of the Dead Sea
It could be said that the LGBT festival cannot be separated from the wider political and economic context. The commodification of the Dead Sea area is also about control—of land, of resources, and of narrative.
Trump vs. Pope Leo: Has the “messiah” overstepped his bounds?
The saying suggests one cannot be “more Christian than the Pope.” Yet Trump and his allies appear intent on testing that proposition. In their fusion of piety and power, of scripture and state violence, they revive a familiar formula—one that history has seen before, and whose consequences it has already recorded.
Who are the Pahlavists: Iran’s Pro-Israel Voice in Exile
They appear indifferent to the children killed in schools or the rising death toll among innocent Iranians. What is more disturbing is that these people are not Jewish, nor are they radical Christian evangelicals. They are, in fact, Iranians—at least by origin. They are commonly referred to as Pahlavists.
Overview of the 2026 Bangladeshi National Election
The 13th National Parliament election occurred on 12 February 2026 under an interim government established following the end of the Hasina regime. Many observers considered this election among the first in Bangladesh’s history to be widely regarded as free and fair. What have recent Bangladeshi elections looked like, and what is expected under the new regime?
Beyond Epstein: Baalism, Lust, and False Sovereignty
Much like the linguistic and theological layers surrounding the word Baal, the findings from Epstein Island point to a troubling mindset concerning ownership, domination, and morality. The scenes around Epstein, the Baal ha-Bayit of the Island, evoke philological resonances of false mastery and unrestrained desire.
Is a New Imperialism Emerging under Trump?
Donald Trump’s presidency is presented as one of the most disruptive episodes in the established order. Upon entering office, he openly challenged global institutions such as the UN and the WHO, labelling them slow, ineffective, and unaligned with American interests. He threatened European allies over Greenland, spoke provocatively about Canada, and directed his rhetoric at states long accused of benefiting from the existing global hierarchy.
How the CIA Trained the Washington D.C. Shooter
The U.S. president used the attack to justify two of his favourite measures—deploying additional armed guards in Washington and tightening restrictions on immigrants. Yet very little public attention has been paid to the background of the shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who has been identified as someone trained by the CIA.
The Politics of Peace: Why María Corina Machado’s Nobel Raises Questions
According to Trump, Machado called to tell him that “he really deserves it” and that “she is accepting it in his honour.” On her X account, she confirmed she dedicates the award to Trump and the Venezuelan people. So, who exactly is María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan admirer of Donald Trump?
A Piece of Israel in Your Pocket? Reading Netanyahu’s Speech in Context
But let us pause. To understand a word or a claim correctly, we need to look at the text and the context. The short clip has circulated widely, but few have analysed it carefully within its full text and context.
Christian Zionism and the Politics of Biblical Misinterpretation
Ever wonder why Donald Trump, who wants to “get to heaven” through Ukraine, shows little concern for ending the bloodshed in Gaza? Or that Julia Sebutinde, the Ugandan judge at the International Court of Justice who voted against the genocide ruling, told her church congregation in Kampala last month: “The Lord is counting on me to stand on the side of Israel”?
International Media Alibi for Israel’s War on Truth
Above all, we must not mistake Western media access for justice or honesty. Their journalists may be glib and famous, but they are not—and will never be—superior to the courageous local reporters who have risked and given their lives to document Israel’s war crimes. If anything, they are complicit.
Palestine, Recognised—but on Whose Terms?
First France, then the UK, and now Canada…more Western countries are reportedly considering recognising the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly this September.
The Epstein Dossier: What’s Known and Why It Matters
At first glance, the Epstein case might seem like an American scandal with little global relevance. However, in reality, it raises moral and political questions that extend far beyond U.S. borders. If Epstein was indeed running a blackmail ring, then it is plausible that individuals currently shaping global policy might have been compromised.
Russia Recognises the Taliban: Who Will Follow, and What’s at Stake?
Russia has become the first major power to officially recognise the Taliban government that took control of Afghanistan in 2021. Hailed as a “bold decision” by Kabul, Moscow’s move represents more than a mere diplomatic gesture: it signals a shift in the global stance towards the Taliban and sets the stage for a new web of alliances and rivalries in a region perpetually reshaped by security concerns and competing interests.
Can Lebanon Afford to Disarm Hezbollah?
Given this complex scenery, the prospect of disarming Hezbollah remains, for now, a deferred ambition. It is neither a challenge that can be met by brute force nor one that can be resolved through unilateral measures.
The Israel-Iran War: An Analysis
The future contours of the Middle East remain deeply uncertain. With Gaza still under siege, tensions with Iran liable to resurface, instability brewing in the Gulf, and potential threats to the Strait of Hormuz, the ingredients for wider conflict—and spikes in global energy prices—are all present.
Who is Zohran Mamdani, the New York Muslim Politician making Headlines?
It is gladdening to see more Americans challenging the Zionist grip on their politics by elevating an anti-Zionist candidate. One can wish Zohran well on his political journey. Still, it is vital to be cautious when such figures are presented as “Muslim candidates,” as though they aim to represent Islam itself, something they clearly do not.
What Does Israel’s Alleged Aid Poisoning Say About Its History?
Last Friday, Gaza’s government media office stated that some Palestinians had discovered prescription painkiller Oxycodone inside flour bags distributed through Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation points.
After Pope Francis: What a Right-Wing Papacy Could Mean for the World and Muslims
But then, what would it mean for the papacy to align itself with the global far right? It would not necessarily resemble a new crusade, at least not in the sense of the one evoked by Pope Urban II (d. 1099). Yet history teaches us that the theological indulgences of the papacy have been adaptable to the political language of the time.
Palestinians deserve action, not a show
Pictures of Palestinian children dying at the behest of these vultures should not just be a spectacle for magazines, social media, and the World Press Photo of Year judges. They should inspire stones against the vultures stalking these children, against those who put them in the world’s largest “open-air prison”, and give them the respite and justice they sorely need and deserve.
Oil, Arms, and Diplomacy: The Azerbaijan-Israel Relationship
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made a statement that caught many by surprise. “With Turkey, we are allies, and Israel is a friendly state to Azerbaijan,” he declared. The comment stood in stark contrast to the global trend, where many nations have sought to distance themselves from Israel amid the Gaza genocide.
Gaza: How These 5 Firms are Complicit in the Genocide
However, it is essential to spotlight some of the companies whose products are woven into our daily lives. After all, Big Tech is complicit in Israel’s actions to a far greater extent than we often acknowledge.
Grasping the Immigration Crackdown Under the Trump Administration
According to Islamic ethics, the plight of refugees fleeing conflict, persecution or humanitarian crises is treated with compassion and mercy. However, Islam generally recognizes illegality as unethical and urges respect for local laws. If US policies, such as those of the Trump administration, call for the deportation of individuals without legal status, these actions may be in some ways compatible with Islamic principles.
What Will Joe Biden Be Remembered For?
Biden’s policy of trying to portray the image of a peace advocate on the one hand, while on the other hand supporting Israel’s military actions, will be remembered as one of the most contradictory periods of his career.
Gender Equality and Zionism: How the World Has Interpreted the Los Angeles Wildfire
One need not necessarily agree with either of these perspectives. Indeed, they may seem absurd to many. But the sociopolitical underpinnings fueling these interpretations are interesting. At the very least, valuable lessons can be drawn from them.
Why is Israel in Rift with UN Agencies?
The modern Zionist state may be seen as a contemporary reflection of its historical counterparts in Madinah, the Banu Qurayza and Banu Nadir. These were groups to whom the Prophet granted freedom and rights, yet they chose to betray him. Modern Zionist leaders have also acted against even their staunchest allies.
Lebanon: Exploding Pagers and the Death of Hassan Nasrallah
This war is, in fact, a conflict between all of humanity and Zionism. Therefore, the entire world—not just the Middle East—must be involved in this struggle. Human lives are being lost, human rights are being violated, and human dignity is being mocked by these Zionists.
Is a Proxy-War going on in the Sahel and West Africa?
These developments suggest the possible emergence of a proxy war in the Sahel region or perhaps a broader conflict across Africa. However, the roots of these events extend further back than recent headlines indicate.
The 2024 Hiroshima-Nagasaki Boycott: A Reckoning with Unrepentant Aggressors
European nations have often been quick to condemn human rights abuses in countries that are politically or economically isolated from the West, yet they frequently turn a blind eye to similar abuses committed by their allies.
Challenges Faced by the Dangote Refinery: The Role of IOCs in Nigeria's Refinery Sector
Noteworthy, it seems the objective of the IOCs is to make sure that local refineries such as Dangote refinery do not succeed and ensure that Nigeria remains a country that exports crude oil and imports refined gasoline products.
The Looming War on Lebanon
To avert the imminent collapse, the Zionist regime is attempting to trigger a full-scale regional war in the Middle East, which certainly could end in a nuclear catastrophe.
American Election and Its Reflection on the Islamic World
An alarm bell should be sounded in the entire Islamic world that there is no significant difference between the two presidential hopefuls and that every American regime is synonymous with the Zionist regime, even if Biden seems a better evil.
Is European Recognition of Palestine a Game-Changer?
A system as such undermines the principles of equality and self-determination, posing the question, "Why should we have a system where the freedom of one depends on the will of another?". The freedom and recognition of one entity should not depend on the will of another.
Canada’s Free Visas for Palestinians: Is the West a Safe Haven for Troubled Muslim Countries?
Canada only paused its arms sales to Israel in March 2024 and has yet to recognise Palestine as a country. This brings into question what host countries aim to gain from such policies, especially considering their roles in the geopolitical issues affecting the emigrating populations.
The Great Reset: A Globalist Plot of Power Grab or a Myth?
Since 2016, Klaus Schwab openly promoted the idea of “You will own nothing but be happy”, which he calls the 2030 WEF agenda to complete the restructuring of global capitalism.
