Global Indignation Over Saudi Development Plans
By Asad Mirza Saudi Arabia has announced plans to build a large cube-shaped structure as part of a re-development project in the capital, Riyadh, triggering angry reactions from Muslims on…
Exploiting Technology To Undermine Democracy !
Asad Mirza A recent disconcerting report based on an investigation carried by 30 global media outlets, including the Guardian and Der Spiegel, claims to have exposed a team of freelance…
Open Letter to Assam CM: Cruelty in the Name of Child Marriage
A. J. Philip Dear Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma, I know for a fact that neo-converts are more exuberant than converts. You have proved my point. You were a dyed-in-the-wool Congressman…
Islamic delegation visiting China’s Xinjiang region says “All is well here”
The statements by the delegation members have sparked widespread anger from Uyghurs abroad and a strong reaction from US-based Muslim organizations, including the Council on American Islamic Relations and Justice…
Need to Reassess Composite Nationalism
Asad Mirza Composite Nationalism as espoused by Hussain Ahmad Madani in early 20th century, holds validity even today also, besides becoming more relevant and giving a new interpretation to nationalism.…
American Push to Rejuvenate the Abraham Accords
The historic Abraham Accords may not have contributed substantially to resolving the political impasse, as expected between Israel and Arab nations, but they have been able to bolster the economic…
Joe Biden’s Legal Troubles
Asad Mirza Recent revelations that classified documents going back to President Joe Biden’s term as vice-president have been found in his private office and at his home, may become a…
South Asia’s Current Macroeconomic Challenges and Policy Priorities
Shaktikanta Das, Governor, RBI Looking back into history, the South Asian region has been a key hub of ideas, commerce, art and culture, etc. The Indus Valley civilisation was among…
Saudi-Iran bonhomie
Recent developments in Saudi Arab, Iran relations seems to be on an upswing and may lead to a better understanding amongst two old foes besides unfolding a new regional and…
Japan’s major Defence Build up
After Germany, Japan becomes the second country to overhaul its military in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and increasing Chinese belligerence. Asad Mirza It seems as if the Russia-Ukraine…