A recent deal between Erik Prince and the Democratic Republic of Congo has reignited global debate about the role of private military companies in fragile states.
In a world where machines can imitate everything, it is the imperfect, unpredictable spark of human intention that will keep creativity alive.
Israel’s experience serves as a warning of the dangers faced when democracy rapidly crumbles.
The goal of every Gulf regime, but especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is to impress upon subject and ally alike a visceral sense of acceleration.
The ongoing WHO negotiations represent a chance to reimagine global health governance based on solidarity, equity and the recognition of shared human vulnerability.
India and Pakistan once again find themselves on the precipice of conflict.
The winner of the upcoming election should avoid Trump-like behavior and envision coexistence with ASEAN as close neighbors to safeguard regional stability.
The real question is whether Syria will build a new Levant, or whether it will repeat history by reproducing a poor imitation of the Ba’athist tragedy.
While the ideals of liberal democracy remain noble, their selective application have left Muslims disenfranchised.
Islamic law does not inherently oppose non-binary gender and/or sex, and certain Muslim jurists have advanced compelling arguments for an alternative body politics.
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