The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a deeply complex and sensitive issue with a long history of violence, grievances, and disputes on both sides. It is essential to acknowledge that perspectives on this conflict can vary widely, and the topic is highly polarised. I highlight some significant events and actions on both sides. It is important to…… Continue reading From Nakba to Today: Tracing 75 Years of Israeli-Palestinian Turbulence
Tag: Politics
The Calculated Nationalism of Suella Braverman: A Disturbing Lurch Towards Xenophobia
Last week, Home Secretary Suella Braverman delivered a speech that sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Britain. In her address, she unleashed an incendiary diatribe against immigration and multiculturalism, stirring outrage and alarm across the entire political spectrum. As a cabinet minister responsible for security and integration policy, her words carried profound weight and…… Continue reading The Calculated Nationalism of Suella Braverman: A Disturbing Lurch Towards Xenophobia
Edward Said’s Orientalism and Its Insights on Radicalisation Discourses
On 25 September 2023, it will be the twentieth anniversary of the passing of the great scholar Edward Said, a Palestinian-Christian-American literary theorist who dedicated his scholarly endeavours to examining the phenomenon of marginalisation and the portrayal of the “other” in various contexts. In his seminal work published in 1978, entitled Orientalism, the author critically…… Continue reading Edward Said’s Orientalism and Its Insights on Radicalisation Discourses
End Spying on Dutch Muslims
The recent disclosure of covert investigations conducted by the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs targeting Muslims and mosques has raised significant concerns. According to NOS News, the ministry monitored mosques, gathered personal information, and surveilled members of the Muslim community, all without a valid legal justification. Furthermore, Minister Karien van Gennip has recently acknowledged in…… Continue reading End Spying on Dutch Muslims
Sweden’s Quran Burnings: Echoes of Societal Crisis
Amidst a backdrop of sanctioned Quran burnings within Sweden, driven by the nation’s freedom of expression laws, a sequence of events has been set in motion. These events carry far-reaching implications that extend beyond the confines of this Nordic land. As the government responds by elevating the terror threat level, a paradox emerges. The legislation designed to protect personal freedoms now reveals its unintended consequence: a potential compromise to the very security it aims to uphold.
France’s Wake-Up Call: Confronting Racial Disparities in the Aftermath of Recent Riots
The recent riots that have taken place in France were sparked by widespread public anger over the police killing of a 17-year-old teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent during a routine traffic stop. These riots have unfolded across major cities, including Marseille, Lyon, Pau, Toulouse, and Lille. Protesters in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre, where…… Continue reading France’s Wake-Up Call: Confronting Racial Disparities in the Aftermath of Recent Riots
Rishi Sunak anointed as Prime Minister
After a brief period of party political manoeuvring, Rishi Sunak has been announced as the leader of the Conservative Party, which will make him the prime minister of the country. This came after former Prime Minister Liz Truss had to step down after 44 days in power. Sunak will be the third prime minister in…… Continue reading Rishi Sunak anointed as Prime Minister
Ruminations-is out now
The publisher asked me to offer further details about my upcoming book, which will be released later in 2022. The book’s overview is as follows, but I will also use this chance to share my answers to the author’s marketing in order to highlight a little more about what the book is about; Ruminations comprises social…… Continue reading Ruminations-is out now