Mahir Ali

Past and future

Past and future

Poets like Faiz illuminate our possible tomorrows. Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:53am
Trumped again

Trumped again

Trump's far more convincing victory than 8 years ago is a testament to the Democrats' decrepitude. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:27am
True Brits

True Brits

UK’s PM and his new adversary share a similar ideology. Published 06 Nov, 2024 07:34am
Trump or Harris?

Trump or Harris?

Sooner or later, the American empire is bound to crumble. Published 30 Oct, 2024 08:11am
Disunited nations

Disunited nations

The UNSC’s composition militates against the UN’s stated mission. Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:59am
Beyond Oct 7

Beyond Oct 7

We live in a world where genocide is considered sad, but acceptable. Published 09 Oct, 2024 08:44am
Unseen horrors

Unseen horrors

Hell is murky. So is the disaster unfolding in Sudan. Published 02 Oct, 2024 08:12am
Agents of terror

Agents of terror

The US has rarely objected to Israeli excesses. Published 25 Sep, 2024 08:46am
Electoral meddling

Electoral meddling

The US ignores some interventions in domestic politics. Published 11 Sep, 2024 08:32am
Right, wrong & left

Right, wrong & left

Germany’s history makes the rise of Nazi-fancying parties alarming. Published 04 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Taliban on steroids

Taliban on steroids

Pakistan is attracting blame for the Afghan predicament. Published 28 Aug, 2024 05:45am
Poking the bear

Poking the bear

The curse of Kursk haunts Putin. Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:04am
Caracas conundrum

Caracas conundrum

Doubts remain about the election in Venezuela. Published 31 Jul, 2024 05:33am
No joy in Dhaka

No joy in Dhaka

Bangladesh’s crisis has only partially been resolved. Published 24 Jul, 2024 09:05am
After the fall

After the fall

Biden could still bow out to give his possible successor a fighting chance. Updated 18 Jul, 2024 10:48am
France unbowed?

France unbowed?

‘Oui’ for now, but it’s more complicated. Published 10 Jul, 2024 05:29am
Pity the nation

Pity the nation

Tomorrow’s UK election won’t change much. Updated 03 Jul, 2024 11:50am