Brexit & Foreign Policy
The Egyptian death sentences will backfire on the regime
Egyptian history shows that heavy crackdowns on Islamists always results in more bloodshed.
‘Kony 2012’ and the forgotten conflict in the Central African Republic
Although Joseph Kony still poses a threat, the rebel leader is not the most urgent problem facing CAR right now.
5 persistent falsehoods about events in Ukraine
Here are the five most common myths about events in Ukraine, together with a short explanation of why they are wrong.
Confinement of Saudi princesses a reminder that women are second-class citizens in Saudi Arabia
The ugly reality mocks the image of a nation cited as the citadel of Islam.
If restrictions on free expression continue, Turkey will no longer be able to call itself a democracy
If limitations on the freedom of expression continue, Turkey will be faced with placement in the same ‘not free’ category as Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Calls for the introduction of FGM in the Maldives should worry all of us
It is vitally important the UK uses its influence and clout to lead a global campaign that seeks to rid the world of FGM.