Author Archives: Caroline Jaine
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9th April, 2013
Post conflict women: Iraq – Hope and violence
Despite being the givers of life in a country so familiar with death, Iraqi women are not valued in society.
Despite being the givers of life in a country so familiar with death, Iraqi women are not valued in society.
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15th October, 2012
Little voice
We could honor Malala by rediscovering authentic individual voices. Don’t wait for a gruesome attack to read these quiet words.
We could honor Malala by rediscovering authentic individual voices. Don’t wait for a gruesome attack to read these quiet words.
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1st October, 2012
It’s not about death and water skiing squirrels
My argument has been to retrain journalists to present news that is dramatic, but that isn’t necessarily negative, writes Caroline Jaine.
My argument has been to retrain journalists to present news that is dramatic, but that isn’t necessarily negative, writes Caroline Jaine.
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17th September, 2012
Fanning the flames in Karachi
The perception of Karachi by the media is often presented as a violent city – its plurality, commercial centres and hospitable inhabitants overlooked.
The perception of Karachi by the media is often presented as a violent city – its plurality, commercial centres and hospitable inhabitants overlooked.
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3rd September, 2012
When you get there …
The arrival of migrants inevitably has an effect on British society. The food, language and culture changes – and that is something to be celebrated.
The arrival of migrants inevitably has an effect on British society. The food, language and culture changes – and that is something to be celebrated.
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20th August, 2012
Olympian fast bowlers and dancing horses
With the Olympics, the spirit of sport appears to have at last done what it promised to do – inspire.
With the Olympics, the spirit of sport appears to have at last done what it promised to do – inspire.
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30th July, 2012
Oil and murder (again)
The Myanmar riots really have come at a bad time. Now, any good news on the country will be forced to carry the caveat of murder.
The Myanmar riots really have come at a bad time. Now, any good news on the country will be forced to carry the caveat of murder.
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16th July, 2012
Nothing but the truth
“Can you live with the fact that for events such as the death of Bin Laden, you might not ever know an ultimate truth?”
“Can you live with the fact that for events such as the death of Bin Laden, you might not ever know an ultimate truth?”
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2nd July, 2012
A Pakistani Olympic torch bearer
It feels as if at last the Olympics are beginning to be about the people and the sport – not about the security concerns.
It feels as if at last the Olympics are beginning to be about the people and the sport – not about the security concerns.
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18th June, 2012
Over the drone of drones
During refugee week, let’s look a little differently at Fata and KP and not get caught up in the media stereotyping of an area – and if possible, hear the voices of people.
During refugee week, let’s look a little differently at Fata and KP and not get caught up in the media stereotyping of an area – and if possible, hear the voices of people.
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4th June, 2012
Political art and Pakistan
There is fierce debate about whether art changes or simply reflects society but there is no doubt that it contributes positively to debate and open society.
There is fierce debate about whether art changes or simply reflects society but there is no doubt that it contributes positively to debate and open society.
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21st May, 2012
Too dangerous for the Games?
For Londoners, the Olympics have turned their city more into a military zone than the centre of fun and excitement.
For Londoners, the Olympics have turned their city more into a military zone than the centre of fun and excitement.
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7th May, 2012
Hate-mail and book burnings
The Nazis, like the Taliban, the USSR, Qin Dynasty, Pinochet’s regime and many others had policies of burning books. Perhaps because they understood that the pen is mightier than the sword.
The Nazis, like the Taliban, the USSR, Qin Dynasty, Pinochet’s regime and many others had policies of burning books. Perhaps because they understood that the pen is mightier than the sword.
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16th April, 2012
Acid attacks and Pakistani schizophrenia
“While there is an absolute elation for the Oscar success of ‘Saving Face', there is also a dark feeling in the pit of my stomach which asks why for this film?”
“While there is an absolute elation for the Oscar success of ‘Saving Face', there is also a dark feeling in the pit of my stomach which asks why for this film?”
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2nd April, 2012
“There are no street children in Pakistan”
Here is space to look at the remarkable people who do not turn a blind eye to the ills of Pakistan’s most vulnerable.
Here is space to look at the remarkable people who do not turn a blind eye to the ills of Pakistan’s most vulnerable.
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19th March, 2012
Sunshine and rain on Talat Hussain
English drizzle welcomed Pakistani journalist, Talat Hussain, to Cambridge this weekend. Hosted by the University’s Pakistan Society, Hussain had come to provide some insight…
English drizzle welcomed Pakistani journalist, Talat Hussain, to Cambridge this weekend. Hosted by the University’s Pakistan Society, Hussain had come to provide some insight…
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5th March, 2012
The British Pakistani Diaspora: The core of Smart Power
In my last article I was stopped in my tracks from writing about the potential value of engaging females in the development of Pakistan, by…
In my last article I was stopped in my tracks from writing about the potential value of engaging females in the development of Pakistan, by…
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20th February, 2012
Fighting for faith with a Baroness
On Thursday I was meant to have tea at the House of Lords with Baroness Warsi and a group of good ladies connected to the…
On Thursday I was meant to have tea at the House of Lords with Baroness Warsi and a group of good ladies connected to the…
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6th February, 2012
The dinosaur, the prince and Pakistan
I planned to write this article, long before I realised it would coincide with the Queen’s diamond jubilee. I’ve was never quite sure how…
I planned to write this article, long before I realised it would coincide with the Queen’s diamond jubilee. I’ve was never quite sure how…
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16th January, 2012
Perceived as evil: Pakistan, US, Israel & China
The Fourth and Final Axis of Evil Analysis Recently, I was at a seminar in the Netherlands where I met a young Israeli diplomat who…
The Fourth and Final Axis of Evil Analysis Recently, I was at a seminar in the Netherlands where I met a young Israeli diplomat who…
