The Influence of The Father: Strong But Varied Views
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The influence that 'the father' has exerted over leading female politicians has varied considerably …
Israel and Iran: A Lot More In Common Than They Think
JUAN COLE: Binyamin Netanyahu's observations on Iranian jeans-wearing provoked much mirth but the two countries have a lot in common. …
‘Halal Monk’: A Christian’s Journey Through Islam
JONAS YUNUS: There is a huge internal debate taking place among Muslims worldwide about many vital issues. Many Christians though are completely unaware of this debate …
So Why All The Fuss Over A Tiny Piece of Cloth?
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Considering the tiny number of women who actually wear a veil in the U.K it's amazing all of the discussion about it. …
Meddle in Afghanistan: The Lesson from History Is Clear
STEVE ROYSTON: My Summer reading has been dominated by books which consider how major powers, in particular Britain, have come to grief in Afghanistan …
The Poison of ‘Exceptionalism’: Putin and Obama Compete
MONDOWEISS: It's come to something when Barack Obama has to take a lecture on the evils of 'exceptionalism' from, of all people, Vladimir Putin …
‘Gaga, There’s More to The Burqa Than A Stage Prop’
KEZIA RIDGEWAY, CGNEWS: It's not suprising that Lady Gaga has lit on the burqa as a garb-of-controversy but she could use the debate more constructively …
Strike on Syria: The Lobby’s In Overdrive
MONDOWEISS: As the vote in Congress nears there is one group of 'cheerleaders for war' who are working particularly hard. …
So What Exactly Does Barack Obama Stand For?
MONDOWEISS: Is he about extracting the U.S from costly and involved foreign conflict or in favour of same? Maybe he's the Drone Strike President? …
Ghost of Iraq Comes Back to Haunt US/UK Syria Plans
JUAN COLE: The heavy propaganda for an Iraq War waged by Bush, Blair governments came back to haunt the alliance on Thursday when parliament voted not to authorize a military strike on Syria. …
