FAQ ME: Answers that make sense of the Middle East
By providing alternative answers to common questions about the Middle East, this FAQ will help you make sense of this complex region.
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Society
Billionaires and the overpowering musk of feudalism
Elon Musk’s running of Twitter as though it were his personal fiefdom and his cavalier attitude towards its staff are glaring sign of the world’s drift towards a 21st-century form of feudalism.
Read MoreExtinguishing old flames: The persistent appeal of smoking
Like someone who hitches up with a despised ex after years apart, I’m kicking myself for having taken up smoking again.
Read MoreAd lib: The illusiory freedom of the advertising world
Want to fulfil your dreams and be happy? Why not ad liberate yourself today? Now available in convenient 30-second doses.
Read MoreReimagining a visionary democracy
With one eye on the next elections, it is tempting for an elected leader in a democracy to focus on the short term. Is it time to consider longer terms in office?
Read MoreThe ethical quagmire of child labour
Clothing giant Gap has become embroiled in another child labour scandal in India. But is the answer to ban poor children from working?
Read MoreThe economic alchemy of wealth inequality
The global marketplace is increasingly magnifying and amplifying both economic success and failure. This worrying trend is leading to widening wealth inequality.
Read MoreA tale of two sisters on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, the contrasting stories of two sisters sheds light on the status of women in Egypt.
Read MoreGrooming yourself for Belgian etiquette
Any advice on ‘etiquette’ must be taken with a pinch of salt. It is up to the individual to decide how much to behave or misbehave in any given situation. With that disclaimer, here is a short guide to Belgian social conventions.
Read MoreBelgium needs more personal social responsibility
The ‘silent march’ in Belgium was a moving expression of popular sentiment at the tragic murder of a teenager. But calls for more police and ‘zero tolerance’ will not prevent a repeat of this tragedy.
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