Opinion | Columnists
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Wednesday May 22
Emiratis ‘worried, not frightened’ of expat impact
The size of expatriate community does not affect the close solidarity of UAE citizens with their leadership
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Wednesday May 22
Change is in the air in Pakistan
There is now a democratic process in place in the country and the recent protests are a part of just that — being able to raise one’s voice
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Wednesday May 22
Al Assad reveals his political astuteness
The Syrian president is ready to stay put long after the next Geneva conference since he knows that one congress will not a lasting peace make
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Wednesday May 22
The invisible border war
The recent Chinese incursion in Indian territory is a reminder that Beijing has no intention of allowing unresolved border issues to be swept under the rug
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Wednesday May 22
Time for ‘Kerry Peace Plan’
The only recourse that the American secretary of state has before him is to come up with his own formula for opening the peace talks
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Wednesday May 22
Avoiding an irreparable disconnect in Kuwait
Demise of moderate nationalist parties and lack of charismatic young leaders in liberal groups add to a sense of chaos and polarisation among the youth. These are issues the government needs to address
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Wednesday May 22
Ensuring balance holds between demand and supply
Pressure on GCC’s infrastructure requires out of the box thinking
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Tuesday May 21
Uneasy reflection of a post-Ottoman order
Syrian conflict has prised loose the Kurdish region of northeast Syria, galvanising Turkey into making peace with its own Kurds
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Tuesday May 21
Scots are now faced with an invidious choice
The prospect of a Scotland cut adrift from England and dangling on a very long European anchor may worry even diehard bravehearts
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Tuesday May 21
Setting the record straight on Myanmar
Obama must hold Myanmar’s Thein Sein administration accountable for human rights violations and recognise the appalling mistreatment of religious and ethnic minorities
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Tuesday May 21
US disengagement: Fewer answers
Even as Obama continues with his hands-off policy on Syria, the country has seen a peaceful civil uprising about two years back morph into a full-blown civil war
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Tuesday May 21
Embarrassment for Stephen Harper
The scandal in Canada involving Senator Duffy is a sad comment on a nation that brags about democracy, clean governance and free speech
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Tuesday May 21
Church of Scotland and Stephen Hawking challenge Israel
Never before has Israel lost control over its carefully tailored narrative of military occupation and violations of human rights in Palestine as is the case these days
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Tuesday May 21
Just don’t blame it all on the Egypt revolution
Growing numbers point to the revolution for sending Egypt’s economy into freefall
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Tuesday May 21
Balanced portfolio gets short shrift from QE
Rock-bottom rates have not pushed investors to take more risks on equity
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Tuesday May 21
A virtual work schedule has its virtues
Getting more people to do so requires drastic change in mindsets of team leaders
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Monday May 20
The French exception
It is indeed unfortunate that over-simplification of problems is being used to sway popular emotions, not the wisdom and dignity required to seek solutions
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Monday May 20
Shaping US foreign policy
Each senator likes to play sun to their own solar system — and Kerry chaired the Senate Foreign Policy Committee. Now he must adjust to being a planet
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Monday May 20
The culpability of Zionist leaders
The struggle for Israel’s national conscience, waged by its leaders to avoid accountability and block international support for Palestinian refugees’ right of return, has reached a critical juncture
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Monday May 20
A game changer in Pakistan’s politics
After decades of bankrupt leadership, wrong policies, repeated betrayals and abuse of power, the nation is yearning for a fresh start
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Monday May 20
Egypt president Mursi under fire from all sides
Egypt president has a far bigger problem than a sick economy, tribal conflict and disenchanted Salafists. His relationship with the military is now under strain
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Monday May 20
No quick fix for cricket’s fixing problems
Indian cricket board does everything but walk the talk
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Sunday May 19
Bharatiya Janata Party: Neither united nor untainted
The BJP has to set its house in order in terms of corruption and infighting over Modi’s national ambitions if it hopes to challenge the Congress
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Sunday May 19
It’s time to engage Libya, not retreat
Disheartened by the lack of US assistance, there is gnawing disenchantment with the pace of progress and even hints of nostalgia for the old order
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Sunday May 19
When experience meets innovation
Wamadhat Min Fikr is a comprehensive book. Mohammad wants to affirm to all these people that the UAE, its leaders and people are part of the human family, sharing its happy and sad moments
Opinion Editor's choice
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Beyond the border dispute
China has seen to it that New Delhi treats the border issue as an obsession
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Business-driven ethical practices
Even the most successful ‘ethical consumer’ drive is a minority shopping pursuit
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The threat of a right-wing backlash
Woolwich attack and the far right: Points to ponder when the dust settles
