Imitation and limitations of liberalism
In the aftermath of 9/11, the question about the compatibility of Islam with modernity, or to be precise liberalism, has become the burning question of the decade among intelligentsia belonging…
The Nice attack
What was predicted long ago has now started to unfold at a comparatively significant pace, as compared to the past. It had all been anticipated by intelligentsia from all ends…
Terror in Dhaka
As these lines are being written, Dhaka’s siege and terror attack is unfolding. By the time the article appears in cold print, the picture will have become clearer with regard…
Defeating Isis
The Ramazan assault by Isis has challenged the security community across the world. As states and countries hunker down, there is a need to review the global strategy against this…
Child marriage threatens future of young Central African Republic refugees in Cameroon
A lone, hungry and traumatised having watched her parents die in war-torn Central African Republic, 14-year-old Koulsoumi believed the worst was behind her when she was taken in by a…
Is it about Muslims?
There can only be one reaction to the diabolical act of the Orlando killer – unqualified condemnation and sheer disgust. The Orlando killings have yet again intensified the continuing debate…
Nigeria facing ‘tomato Armageddon’ over crop infestation
Rose Edet never thought buying tomatoes for her busy Lagos restaurant would be an issue. But the rising cost is causing her a headache and affecting her customers' favourite Nigerian…
As Record Numbers Flee Their Homes In 2015, Hopes Of People Forced Out
The year 2015 saw a record number of people fleeing their homes, with more than 60 million people uprooted by wars, conflict and persecution in countries ranging from Syria to…
Give us a story
The writer is former executive editor of The News and a senior journalist with Geo TV. AoA from up above – a place you all call heaven, and which is…
Isis and changing the game
Even some of my favourite doves are advocating a mixed military response to Isis. I can’t agree. The history of our violent response to terrorism began as a trickle, then…
