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The Democratic Party Changed While We Stayed In Place – OpEd
Let me start by saying I loathe politics. I’ve always been drawn to liberal ideas—individual freedom, protecting the vulnerable, questioning authority, and the fundamental belief that consenting...
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Navigating Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan In A Post-Coup Era – Analysis
By Phyo Thura Aung Myanmar’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan (MSDP) has been set back by political instability, economic...
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Syria: Will The Real Al-Jolani Stand Up? – Analysis
Ahmad Hussein al-Shara, aka Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, would like you to think he is a changed man. These days, al-Jolani, a 41-year-old one-time al-Qaeda and Islamic State operative with a $10 million...
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Educational Inequality Of Women: Causes And Consequences – OpEd
Educational inequality among women is a critical issue with deep societal, cultural, and economic implications. It manifests in various ways, including limited access to schooling, lower literacy...
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Rise Of Sick Society Under Capitalism – OpEd
Mental illness, heart attacks, high blood pressure, and other physical ailments, along with social and emotional distress and economic hardships, are inherent and integral aspects of capitalism and...
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Afghanistan’s Media Landscape: Stifled, Silenced, And Suppressed – OpEd
Since the Taliban regained power in 2021, Afghanistan's media landscape has undergone drastic changes, marked by severe restrictions on press freedom. Journalists face constant threats, censorship,...
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Low Adoption Of Solar Tech Not Just Due To Cost
Despite the immense potential for solar energy in urban areas of the Philippines, the technology’s upfront cost and a lack of public awareness of its benefits remain major hurdles to its widespread...
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A Diplomatic Victory For Morocco: The End Of The ‘Western Sahara’ Intergroup...
The dissolution of the "Western Sahara" intergroup within the European Parliament is more than just a procedural matter; it marks a decisive turning point in the battle for Morocco's territorial...
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Why Would A Rabbi Fight And Die For Prophet Muhammad? – OpEd
Ibn Ishaq, the earliest biographer of Prophet Muhammad, relates an amazing story about Rabbi Mukhayriq, a wealthy and learned leader of the tribe of Tha'labah, a Jewish tribe allied with one of the...
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s Lies – OpEd
How can you tell when a politician is lying? His lips are moving. That joke is apropos for the new English language video monologue that Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released Thursday, and...
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The Fall Of The Assad Government In Syria – OpEd
As the rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (Syria Liberation Committee) seized Damascus, Syria’s capital, on December 7, 2024, the president of Syria, Bashar al-Assad boarded a flight to Moscow,...
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Iran And The Ceasefire – OpEd
Did Iran oppose or approve of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, agreed on November 26 and implemented in the early hours of the following day? Opinion is divided, views differing according to the...
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EVM Allegations: Deflecting Accountability In Indian Politics – Analysis
India, the world's largest democracy, faces the monumental task of conducting elections for a staggering electorate of over 1 billion voters. To put this into perspective, India’s voter base is almost...
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Beyond The Canvas: The Future Of AI-Generated Collectibles And The Timeless...
As the world embraces artificial intelligence (AI) in domains once considered exclusively human, the sphere of collectibles—art, artifacts, and cultural relics—has undergone a seismic shift. Yet,...
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Kyrgyzstan: Repressive New Religion Law Passes First Reading – Analysis
By Felix Corley and Mushfig Bayram Parliament has given first reading approval to two draft new laws increasing freedom of religion or belief restrictions. Among many other restrictions, the draft...
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Alleged Chinese Spy Tied To Prince Andrew Is Businessman Yang Tengbo
A businessman with close ties to Prince Andrew who has been banned from entry into the U.K. is a longtime operative who did little to hide his ties to Beijing. RFA can identify the man who served as...
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Malaysia: Immigrants Line Up To Leave Before Repatriation Deadline
By Iman Muttaqin Yusof and Ili Shazwani Ihsan After living in Malaysia for 12 years without proper papers, Ramlah, an Indonesian woman, plans to return home through a voluntary repatriation program...
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Finding The Unmentionable: Amnesty International, Israel And Genocide – OpEd
It was bound to happen. With continuing operations in Gaza, and increasingly violent activities being conducted against Palestinians in the occupied territories, human rights organisations are making...
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How Will The World Cup Change Saudi Arabia? – OpEd
By Sulafa Alkhunaizi Preparations are set to begin across Saudi Arabia to ensure a seamless World Cup in 2034 after the Kingdom was officially named host. So, how will the World Cup, one of the...
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Ukraine, Syria Key Focus Of Biden Talks With G7
By Patsy Widakuswara U.S. President Joe Biden met virtually with G7 leaders Friday to secure support for Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion, less than six weeks before President-elect Donald...
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