Egypt’s underground sisterhood
Egyptian women are under attack from a failing patriarchy. But what is overlooked is that they are fighting back through grassroots emancipation.
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Islamism is the illusion
Islamism is not the solution but is built on an illusion. Islam’s past strength was actually a secular one based on free thought.
Read moreZwarte Piet, a bitter treat
Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) brings joy to millions in the Low Countries. But his dark-faced helpers, Zwarte Pieten, are racist and a colonial throwback.
Read moreThe Arab world’s missed opportunities
Early Arab rejectionism and division unwittingly helped to build Israel and to lose Palestine, with the Palestinian people paying the heavy price.
Read moreCongo’s colonial ghost
As we approach the 50th anniversary of independence, how successful has Congo’s post-colonial experience been?
Read moreForeign hegemony or repressive self-rule?
The Arab world may debate the merits of external occupation versus repressive self-rule, but neither are acceptable.
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