Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

“There Are Many Ways to be Muslim”: Varied World

“There Are Many Ways to be Muslim”: Varied World

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: I’m deeply concerned about the growing Islamophobia in Europe. I’m doing my bit to confront it.

 James M. Dorsey

Palestinian Footballer Relives Horror of Detention

Palestinian Footballer Relives Horror of Detention

ANDREA LUCHETTA: Mahmoud Al Sarsak’s detention became an international cause celebre. He has recounted his experience in Israeli jail

 Rob L. Wagner

Is It Wise To Legislate Against Hate Speech?

Is It Wise To Legislate Against Hate Speech?

ROB L. WAGNER: Different countries treat hate speech in a variety of ways. With the rise of social media, though, what’s the best way to deal with it?

 M.-Lynx-Qualey

Hamlet: Is He The Arab World’s True Hero?

Hamlet: Is He The Arab World’s True Hero?

HUSSEIN OMAR, ARABLIT: Nasser had a ‘Caesar Complex’ but for Egyptians and many other Arabs there’s only one Shakespearean hero.

 Tabsir

The Image That ‘Speaks For’ The Arab Spring?

The Image That ‘Speaks For’ The Arab Spring?

DANIEL M. VARISCO: The World Press Photo of the Year has been revealed. Is it the defining image of the ‘Arab Spring’?

 Naseem Tarawnah

‘At least we’re not…’ Jordanians Compare Poorly

‘At least we’re not…’ Jordanians Compare Poorly

NASEEM TARAWNAH: We Jordanians have a problem. We’re always comparing ourselves to others but using the worst of the region as our benchmark.

 Sultan Al Qassemi

GCC Cooperation Key to Tomorrow’s Challenges

GCC Cooperation Key to Tomorrow’s Challenges

SULTAN AL QASSEMI: Recently I attempted to capture some of these aspirations. On Twitter, I asked: “What do Gulf citizens want from the summit?”