Opinion | Columnists
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Monday May 21
The changing face of democracy
As humanity becomes less creative in thought and philosophy, only a ‘holy' theory can keep things in place
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Monday May 21
Do not write off the West yet
The rise of new power-brokers on the global scene in the wake of the economic crisis does not mean that the old warhorses are now a spent force
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Monday May 21
Taliban waiting for the right moment
With the withdrawal of Nato forces looming large, Afghan militants are bracing for a return to centre stage
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Monday May 21
Surprising indifference of US media to the Iran story
The neglect with which the influential have treated news of nuclear talks from and about Tehran is instinctive
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Monday May 21
Flawed prosecution
Abu Zubaidah has been in US custody for more than 10 years without being able to answer his accusers, or even know what he is accused of
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Monday May 21
UAE will fire up gas export forum
UAE is to be congratulated on joining the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) after the Cabinet approval on May 15
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Sunday May 20
The Chinese juggernaut
By David Pilling Beijing is beginning to flex its muscle in the South China Sea as part of a calculated three-pronged foreign policy strategy
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Sunday May 20
Reaping rewards is all about timing
Those who anticipate the next trend must be astute enough to pick the right moment
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Sunday May 20
High times for GCC economies thanks to oil
Plenty of evidence supports the suggestion that GCC economies are experiencing happy times
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Sunday May 20
Continued focus on Europe needed to move forward
Clarity to come after default issue is settled
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Sunday May 20
Wall Street's arrogance shows need to be regulated
Need to restore the sorts of safeguards that produced a couple of generations without major banking panics
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Sunday May 20
Era of a diminished superpower
What will be the role of the US in the 21st century?
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Sunday May 20
It is vital for the world to woo Putin — and Russia
Moscow has important role to play to solve two of the vexing problems before the comity of nations — Iran and Syria
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Sunday May 20
Invest in education for a better future
It is time that resource-rich nations put more money in developing the sector and the skills of student community
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Sunday May 20
Is Turkey a model Muslim nation?
Ankara should first match its deeds on democracy and human rights with its talk to claim a place on the pedestal
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Sunday May 20
Political Islamists arouse suspicion
The post-Arab Spring political scene has exposed the frailty of the ‘marriage of convenience' between free-thinkers and conservatives. Liberals, the pioneers of the revolutions, have seen their influence dwindle due to their lack of organisation, with parties like the Muslim Brotherhood filling the vacuum. But swayed by electoral success, Islamists are alienating the people by going after plum political posts and seeking to impose curbs on personal freedom
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Sunday May 20
Zardari must grab the initiative
Pakistan's president should use the Nato invitation to boost nation's standing and improve people's lot
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Saturday May 19
Market oversupply cuts job options
Many employers who are hiring for entry-level jobs may prefer to hire those who begin their careers with the company
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Saturday May 19
Regard travel insurance as useful safeguard
Travel insurance should be regarded as a pre-requisite and a useful safeguard when you are travelling
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Saturday May 19
Indian democracy needs an upgrade
Coalition politics has rendered the parliamentary system ineffective and stalled development; a presidential form of government is the only solution
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Saturday May 19
Pakistan's tightrope act
Islamabad's strong indication to reopen Nato supply routes is welcome as it needs to partner with Washington to be part of Afghan peace process
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Saturday May 19
Elections do not matter if people lack real choice
An opening is needed for associational life to flourish, so that civil society can fulfil its crucial role as intermediary between the private person and the state
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Saturday May 19
Syrian peace plan being blown apart
Neither the regime nor opposition seem able to stop extremists from escalating conflict's deep sectarianism
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Saturday May 19
Sitting on a volcano of public discontent
Bouteflika's regime has indoctrinated Algerians to think of the Arab Spring as a threat, but the young population will not be fooled forever
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Saturday May 19
Ordeal of remembrance
Palestinians are a constant reminder to the Arab world of how they have failed the challenges of modernity
Opinion Editor's choice
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Surprising US media apathy to the Iran story
By Adel Safty, Special to Gulf News
The neglect with which the influential have treated news of nuclear talks from and about Tehran is instinctive
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The changing face of democracy
By Ayman Mustafa, Special to Gulf News
As humanity becomes less creative in thought and philosophy, only a ‘holy' theory can keep things in place
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Do not write off the West yet
By Bruce Jones
The rise of new power-brokers on the global scene in the wake of the economic crisis does not mean that the old warhorses are now a spent force
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