The roadmap to a just peace in Palestine
A major problem in American thinking relating to the Middle East is the utter rejection of the notion that Palestinian rights are fundamental, if even relevant at all, to the coveted peace...
Breaking the silence on gender-based violence
Each year about 800 000 women and girls are victims of gender-based violence. GBV takes many forms — physical, sexual, emotional and psychological — and its consequences are devastating. Cutting across cultures,...
US veto confirms its responsibility for Israel’s crimes in Gaza
On Wednesday, the US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza. Although the draft also demanded “the immediate and unconditional release of all...
‘Petrostates’ must be embraced in climate fight, not scorned
When Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber, president of last year’s COP28 climate conference in Dubai, seasoned his opening remarks with a passing reference to the vital role being played by the big fossil fuel...
Saudi reforms: the show must go on
With the speed and magnitude of the accomplishments of the recent Saudi reforms, it is hardly surprising that many people may be overwhelmed. The metaphor I like to use is that they...
Israel’s annexation juggernaut unlikely to be stopped
It was only a matter of when. It has always only been a matter of when. For years, Israeli leaders have craved the West Bank. Few hid their desire to annex it...
COP29 – A crucial step in global climate action
The COP29 climate change conference is a pivotal moment that will influence global climate efforts in the coming years. Three key issues are dominating the discussions.
First, a top...
Netanyahu chose ICC over GCC, and is likely to get what he wished for
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House, pivotal moments in the past few weeks make it abundantly clear that the climate for both US and Israeli foreign policy will...
What Arabs should expect from the new White House
Arab countries face the task of reevaluating their expectations and strategies for dealing with a new Donald Trump administration in the White House.
During his previous term, Trump reshaped...
Israel must realize that Palestinian dignity is nonnegotiable
As everyone was stuck either to a TV screen or their computer watching news about the US election, I chose to watch the “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” comedy show. This...