Tag: Opinions
Russia is selling Africa dependence disguised as partnership
As African leaders gather in Moscow, Russia is securing resources and protecting rulers at the expense of their people.
The next phase of military rule in Egypt is here
El-Sisi’s announcement that he will not run for a fourth term may signal a new leadership arrangement.
Israel election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues
Almost 45 percent of Israeli voters had cast their ballots by mid-afternoon.
Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change
Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of ‘recolonisation’ of 1948 Palestinian communities.
Saddam Haftar is eyeing the throne in Libya
As the US looks to broker a unity deal, Saddam is trying to position himself as the main contender for the presidency.
Lula’s victory may be a turning point for Latin America
The outcome of Brazil's presidential election demonstrates that the far-right tide in Latin America is not inevitable.
The French government is hiding behind a ‘riots’ narrative
It is much easier to fearmonger and try to delegitimise the protests than to address students' demands.
Elections cannot produce change in Israel
Political change cannot come from within Israeli society. It can only come from the outside.
Who Israel elects matters, and not just for Israelis
A new government would not end the occupation, but it could rein in the far right and ease tensions across the region.
COP17 puts Armenia’s environmental record in the spotlight
As Yerevan hosts the global biodiversity summit, concerns over mining and environmental protection deserve scrutiny.