Baghdad Conference: A step towards a post-US regional arrangement
Asia Finland

Baghdad Conference: A step towards a post-US regional arrangement

The Conference on Partnership and Cooperation in Baghdad was attended by most of the major regional players, including Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. French president Emmanuel Macron was also present in the meeting

Abdul Rahman
September 7, 2021
“Regressive and conservative forces historically promoted by imperialist forces in Afghanistan have prolonged wars” 
Afghanistan

“Regressive and conservative forces historically promoted by imperialist forces in Afghanistan have prolonged wars” 

At a discussion organized by Tricontinental: Institute of Social Research, panelists pointed out that peace in Afghanistan can only be guaranteed through regional reconciliation led by regional players, independent of interference from the West

Abdul Rahman
September 3, 2021
Afghan women
Afghanistan

Afghan women face an uncertain future as Taliban grows stronger 

The cause of the Afghan women was a major reason cited by the US during its invasion of Afghanistan. Today as the US leaves and the Taliban is resurgent, what is the state of women?

Abdul Rahman
August 9, 2021
“China’s successful battle against poverty is a part of its process of socialist construction”
China

“China’s successful battle against poverty is a part of its process of socialist construction”

A recent study published by the Tricontinental: Institute of Social Research provides a detailed understanding of methods and motivations behind the Chinese initiative, which has lifted more than 850 million people out of absolute poverty since 1949

Abdul Rahman
August 6, 2021
Silwan and Israel’s Judaization project in East Jerusalem 
Israel Palestine

Silwan and Israel’s Judaization project in East Jerusalem 

From prompting illegal settlers in the area since 1991 to denying permits to build new houses in East Jerusalem, Israel has used every trick in the book to force the Palestinian residents of the locality to leave their homes

Abdul Rahman
July 19, 2021
Egyptian authorities release historian on bail following lengthy interrogation at airport
Egypt

Egyptian authorities release historian on bail following lengthy interrogation at airport

Alia Mosallam, an Egyptian historian and a postdoctoral fellow at Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Berlin, was detained for over 17 hours at the airport upon arrival before being released on bail

Abdul Rahman
July 12, 2021
BDS
Israel Palestine

Weathering attacks from Israel and allies, BDS movement stands firm in building Palestinian resistance

The Palestinian Boycott Divestment and Sanctions movement, which marked its 16th anniversary of July 9, has played a huge role in exposing and creating awareness about the apartheid policies of Israel

Abdul Rahman
July 12, 2021
China celebrates centenary of the Communist Party 
China

China celebrates centenary of the Communist Party 

The celebrations which have been ongoing since last year highlight CPC’s achievements which led China out of feudalism, colonial occupation, poverty and numerous wars to become the world’s second largest economy and a technological superpower

Abdul Rahman
July 1, 2021