The Unrecognised Builders Of Abu Dhabi
As we celebrated the 44th independence anniversary of the UAE, I recalled my days in Abu Dhabi in early 1970s when I was part of the contingent of active service…
The hungry warrior
Throughout her hunger strike, that of exactly 47 days, Hana Shalabi never slept consistently for a number of hours. In the first few days of her strike, she would doze…
The unrecognised builders of Abu Dhabi
As we celebrated the 44th independence anniversary of the UAE, I recalled my days in Abu Dhabi in early 1970s when I was part of the contingent of active service…
A tale of kidnapping
Shahbaz Taseer’s kidnapping in August 2011 and recovery about four and a half years later on March 8 provide us with a few insights that are worth recalling. First, there…
Refugee influx to shake up Germany’s Muslim community
Germany's Muslim community is bracing for a culture shock when masses of Arab migrants join millions of residents of Turkish origin. But experts suggest the change could be positive for…
The unrecognised builders of Abu Dhabi
As we celebrated the 44th independence anniversary of the UAE, I recalled my days in Abu Dhabi in early 1970s when I was part of the contingent of active service…
The face of a boy
The misdeeds of Napoleon’s occupation army in Spain were not photographed. Photography had not yet been invented. The valiant fighters against the occupation had to rely on Francisco Goya for…
Women after war
Technically, the war in Sri Lanka has long been over. The over 25-year-long conflict between Sri Lankan government forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ended in 2009,…
Causes of Islamist militancy
As terrorist violence from ‘Islamic’ militants spreads across the world, from Peshawar to Paris, affected states are struggling to devise effective responses. So far, most of their responses have addressed…
More room for militants
Going by the recent Al Qaeda attack on a jail in Al Mukalla, a major city in the Hadramaut coastal region in Yemen, it is amply clear who will be…
