Mahir Ali

Red-carding Qatar

Red-carding Qatar

Don’t ignore the hypocrisy behind the West’s criticisms. Published 23 Nov, 2022 07:08am
Biden’s choices

Biden’s choices

A Republican-control­led House could still mean legislative gridlock on Capitol Hill for remaining two years of Biden presidency. Updated 16 Nov, 2022 09:34am
Beyond hopelessness

Beyond hopelessness

Israel reminds us that things can always get worse... Published 09 Nov, 2022 07:06am
Return to sanity

Return to sanity

Brazil has been reclaimed, but can it also be redeemed?... Published 02 Nov, 2022 07:03am
Ethnic experiment

Ethnic experiment

Neither Sunak nor his adversaries offer a solution. Published 26 Oct, 2022 06:40am
Apocalypse when?

Apocalypse when?

The Doomsday Clock is ticking and 2022 isn’t 1962. Published 19 Oct, 2022 07:43am
Under African skies

Under African skies

The example of Thomas Sankara still holds out hope. Published 12 Oct, 2022 06:38am
Iranian rebellion

Iranian rebellion

If not a tipping point, it may be a turning point for the theocracy. Published 05 Oct, 2022 06:51am
European miasma

European miasma

Nothing good can come from Europe’s flirtation with fascism. Published 28 Sep, 2022 07:23am
Putin’s comeuppance

Putin’s comeuppance

Even Russia’s supposed allies are now berating its leader. Published 21 Sep, 2022 07:36am
After the queen

After the queen

There’s a reckoning Britain isn’t quite prepared for. Published 14 Sep, 2022 06:51am
The death of hope

The death of hope

Gorbachev’s Soviet dream remained unfulfilled. Published 07 Sep, 2022 08:40am
Drowning in despair

Drowning in despair

Pakistan’s distressing plight is hardly unique. Published 31 Aug, 2022 07:51am
War and peace

War and peace

Idea of negotiated settlement that would stem bloodshed is evidently anathema to Moscow, Kyiv, Washington and Brussels alike. Updated 24 Aug, 2022 08:55am
Popular poisons

Popular poisons

Climate change isn’t the only environmental challenge. Published 17 Aug, 2022 07:34am
Decades of despair

Decades of despair

The ills that Jinnah enumerated in his address to Constituent Assembly have proliferated exponentially over the years. Updated 12 Aug, 2022 09:17am
A kill in Kabul

A kill in Kabul

America should look in the mirror before executing anyone. Updated 03 Aug, 2022 09:55am
Chinese burn

Chinese burn

Western provocations may prove catastrophic... Published 27 Jul, 2022 04:17am
A dangerous poet

A dangerous poet

Shelley was cremated 200 years ago this week. Published 20 Jul, 2022 07:46am
Beyond Boris

Beyond Boris

The coming change in UK offers little hope of a transformation. Published 13 Jul, 2022 08:19am