Shada Islam

Europe needs Muslim role models

Khan’s story should help set the record straight on immigration, integration and European Muslims. Updated 07 May, 2016 02:38pm

Merkel should get the top UN job

Tough times ahead demand a person of Merkel’s calibre, experience and leadership skills. Updated 30 Apr, 2016 11:27am

China-Europe: a curious conversation

EU-China relations have grown and matured over the years. Updated 23 Apr, 2016 12:26pm

Unbowed in Brussels

I LOVE my city. I love Brussels Updated 24 Mar, 2016 09:53am

Trade discord should not affect EU-China relations

EVERYONE loves a good trade war or at least a trade skirmish. As a reporter, I’ve written endlessly about quarrels... Published 12 Mar, 2016 06:59am

Time to move ‘beyond trade’ in EU-India relations

INDIAN Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brussels for the EU-India summit on March 30 is good news.The EU ... Published 05 Mar, 2016 06:45am

View from abroad: In this dark world, who can still make us dream?

Justin Trudeau certainly stands tall as a man of principle, compassion and humanity. Updated 27 Feb, 2016 11:18am

View from abroad: The Balkans’ macabre race to be tough on refugees

The focus has shifted to the Balkan land route and the efforts of the region’s governments to stem this flow. Updated 20 Feb, 2016 10:23am

View from abroad: Europe’s best kept secret

CALL it Europe’s best kept secret. As the arrival of hundreds of thousands of refugees hits the headlines and... Updated 07 May, 2016 08:15am

VIEW FROM ABROAD: The Brexit debate makes me yawn

EXCUSE me while I yawn. The endless debate over British membership of the European Union and the upcoming British... Published 06 Feb, 2016 06:49am

View From Abroad: Europe’s troubles are here to stay

THIS time it’s serious. A full month into 2016 and Europe’s troubles are clearly here to stay, for a very long... Published 30 Jan, 2016 06:30am

View from abroad : Europe’s year of living dangerously

ANOTHER day, another crisis. As 2015 draws to an end, it’s clear that the year has been a tough one for many... Published 05 Dec, 2015 07:10am

View from abroad: Islam and the role of Muslim democrats

Indonesia is clearly well-placed to lead the struggle for Islamic renewal. Updated 28 Nov, 2015 11:40am

Europe’s sad ‘new normal’

Sadly, angrily, Europe is moving towards a “new normal”. Updated 21 Nov, 2015 10:18am

VIEW FROM ABROAD: G20 and China: it will be a tough juggling act

THE world will be watching closely as China takes over the Group of 20 (G20) presidency from Turkey on Dec 1. China... Published 14 Nov, 2015 06:50am

VIEW FROM ABROAD: Asia could learn from Europe in reconciling with enemies

PAKISTAN-India relations may still be volatile, unpredictable and subject to inexplicable twists and turns. But the... Published 07 Nov, 2015 06:52am

View from abroad: Xi’s visit to Britain: it’s also about the EU

Xi’s visit follows UK Chancellor's China trip during which he said UK should be China’s “best partner in the West”. Updated 24 Oct, 2015 12:24pm

View from abroad : How to get a good democratic transition

SO what’s democracy all about? And is there a magic formula for ensuring a successful transition from ... Published 17 Oct, 2015 07:03am

View from abroad: Turkey and EU

CRISES can result in strange bedfellows. Having criticised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his... Updated 30 Nov, 2015 11:55am

View from abroad: Europe will never be the same again

DON’T believe the upbeat headlines. The summit of European Union leaders held in Brussels a couple of weeks ago ... Published 04 Oct, 2015 06:35am