Obama’s tears
In the East Room of the White House last Tuesday, President Obama broke down in tears when, bypassing Congress, he publicly announced executive orders on gun control seeking to expand…
US widens surveillance to include ‘homegrown violent extremists’
The US government has broadened an interpretation of which citizens can be subject to physical or digital surveillance to include "homegrown violent extremists," according to official documents seen by Reuters.…
US widens surveillance to include ‘homegrown violent extremists’
The US government has broadened an interpretation of which citizens can be subject to physical or digital surveillance to include "homegrown violent extremists," according to official documents seen by Reuters.…
Forgotten war
A new report, ‘Congo, Forgotten: The Numbers Behind Africa’s Longest Humanitarian Crisis’ by Human Rights Watch and the New York University-based Congo Research Group, finds that between June 1, 2017…
Can Trump play peacemaker?
The announcement by ‘whimsical’ US President Donald Trump on December 19 regarding the withdrawal of troops from Syria created consternation among hawkish circles in Washington. However, the unpredictable president further…
Why American lives matter most
The world needs to understand the historical and psychological motivations behind the imperialism that drives American geopolitics and allows Americans to devalue so many lives. The forces that have dictated…
The prism of communalism
The recent brutalities by the Indians and the Israelis have created a wave of anger across the world, prompting tens of thousands of people to condemn this state oppression. While…
Beyond the revelations
Pakistan is one of the many countries that have been terribly affected by religious extremism. But it is surprising to note that the revelations made by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad…
A dangerous path
The US administration under Donald Trump seems to be raising the spectre of tension everywhere in the world. Soon after coming into power, the controversial American president lambasted China for…
Vulnerabilities and extremism
In the seventh decade of its independence, our homeland faces an array of challenges. These include an inequitable economic system, ineffective governance, an inefficient modus operandi for government accountability and…
