Vladan Lausevic on the EU, the Balkans and the Future
Interview with "bleeding heart libertarian" Vladan Lausevic, of "Vlad's History Blog," on the future of federalism in the EU.
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Why Has Venezuela’s Collapse Become An Overlooked Crisis?
The nation of Venezuela is headed toward economic and social collapse, yet there is little international attention being paid to the ongoing crisis. Venezuela’s economic and social crisis continues unabated. The decline started under the rule of Hugo Chavez in 1999 and accelerated upon his death in 2013. Under the rule of successor Nicolas Maduro, […]
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The Sexual Revolution is Not to Blame for Sexual Predators
Attempting to connect the actions of sexual abusers like Harvey Weinstein to sexual permissiveness is not just wrong but repugnant and dangerous.
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After #MeToo: Are Men Listening? Will There Be Change?
Will men genuinely reflect on and work to change their own behaviour following the #MeToo campaign? Or will they express solidarity, and move on?
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Iraqi Forces Charge Into Kirkuk
Iraqi forces and Kurdish Peshmerga clash in the disputed city of Kirkuk following weeks of rising tensions between the Iraqi government and Kurdistan.
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Reza Aslan Is Wrong. Islamist Terrorism & White Nationalism Should Alarm Us All
Reza Aslan claims that people's concerns about Islamist terrorism are overreactions compared to concerns about other safety risks. Numbers say otherwise.
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Hate in the Motherland – Homophobia in Africa
Homophobia and anti-LGBT sentiments are still widespread throughout Africa, despite rapid advances in LGBT rights worldwide.
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Letter: Why We Support the Outcome of the Kurdish People’s Referendum for Independence
In a joint addressed to the UN, over 100 leading academics and activists support the outcome of the Kurdish people’s referendum for independence.
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You Cannot Dismiss The Relevance Of ‘Sex’ Quite So Casually
When so much of our lives are determined by sex, the plan by the ONS to eliminate 'sex' from the details, is as dismissive of women as it is drastic.
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‘Radio Free Islam’ and the Road to Reform : A Conversation with Dr Mohamed Zuhdi Jasser
Dr Jasser, prominent voice in the debate on Islamism and reform, speaks candidly on the petro-Islamic billion dollar industry and the roots of terrorism.
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