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Why The Numbers Matter
NO one knows the exact number of madressahs in Pakistan — not the government, not the madressah leadership, and not independent agencies. Each entity offers its…
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Who Will Rule Syria?
After the celebrations end and the last statues of the Assads are toppled, Syrians will face a new and uncertain day. Who will govern them? Will…
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China Edges Closer to Intervention in Myanmar
Military intervention by China in Myanmar’s civil war is more likely than generally thought. While attention is fixed on Beijing’s expansionist activities in the South China…
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Assad’s Murderous Regime Has Been toppled – But What Will Fill The Vacuum in Syria?
For once, use of the word “historic” is justified in describing the toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s regime after more than 50 years of brutal dictatorship, 13…
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The Next Chapter for Fact-Checking: Information Integrity
Fact-checking needs to evolve to meet new challenges Peter Cunliffe-Jones and Guy Berger Alarm about disinformation and misinformation surged around the world after 2016. The moment…
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Why Bangladesh Needs a Parliamentary Election Soon
Following the dramatic collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, 2024, amidst a massive student-led and people-powered uprising, Bangladesh swiftly established an interim government.…
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The Best Myanmar Can Hope for From Trump Is Benign Neglect
Donald Trump’s election to the White House has set alarm bells ringing around the world, but what if any effect will it have on Myanmar? The…
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Will The ICC Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Stop Israel’s Wars?
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes…
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Cop29 Climate Finance Deal: Why Poor Countries are So Angry
After a fortnight of bitter struggle, nearly 200 countries agreed a new goal to raise money to tackle the climate crisis at Cop29, the 29th annual…
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Yes, There is A Lot of Greenwashing, But COP Summits are Our Best Chance of Averting Climate Breakdown
Despite its imperfections the process of tackling the climate crisis will not be derailed, even in the face of US backtracking It was never an indication…
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Military Rule is on The Rise in Africa – Nothing Good Came From It in The Past
In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in…
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Information, Facts, Journalism and Security
I want to start by citing the Guardian’s latest pitch for support from its readers. As most of you will know, the Guardian asks readers to…
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COP29 Must Deliver the Goods
Geopolitical turmoil must not be allowed to distract global decision-makers from the urgent imperative of tackling climate change. There is no excuse for letting COP29 conclude…
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Why Does It Matter What We Call the Oppression of Afghan Women?
What we want is for the cruelty being endured by women and girls in Afghanistan to be called what it actually is: gender apartheid, and a…
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Trump’s America’: Comeback Victory Signals a Different Kind of Country
In the end, Donald J. Trump is not the historical aberration some thought he was, but instead a transformational force reshaping the modern United States in…
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A Peaceful But Determined Resistance to Trump Must Start Now
Iwon’t try to hide it. I’m heartbroken. Heartbroken and scared, to tell you the truth. I’m sure many of you are, too. Donald Trump has decisively…