Category: Religion
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What began as a plan to hike in one of three countries—scaling Iran’s Mount Damavand (5,610 m), climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (5,895 m), or trekking Ethiopia’s highlands, eventually found its natural conclusion in Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, the capital, revealed itself as a modern city gracefully woven with green spaces, wide avenues, and an unexpected…
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On November 15, 1988, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), under Chairman Yasser Arafat, declared the establishment of the State of Palestine in Algiers. International recognition followed almost immediately—Algeria was the first to extend acknowledgment. By the end of 1988, nearly 78 countries had recognized Palestine, with India becoming the first non-Arab country to do so.…
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Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, criticized Israel in September 2024 for its lack of a clear “end game” in its strategy, accusing the nation of perpetuating conflict rather than pursuing resolution. Responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion that “we are surrounded by enemies,” Safadi emphasized, “We are here, members of the Muslim-Arab committee,…
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Vietnam holds a special place in my heart as one of my favorite countries, as I visit here for the second time after 10 years. Its stunning beaches, archipelagos, mountains, and jungles, combined with a vibrant cultural spirit, rich cuisine, and above all, wonderfully welcoming and courageous people, make Vietnam feel complete. The Vietnamese have…
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The world continues to reap the chaos sown by the British Empire. In Kashmir, the British left a bleeding wound during the partition of India and Pakistan, fostering a border dispute that has fueled conflict between the two nations, claiming thousands of lives since 1947. In Palestine, they established a European settler colony, positioning it…
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The United States’ foreign policy is undergoing a notable transformation, with a strategic pivot from the failed war in Ukraine to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Since February 2022, the United States has allocated $182.8 billion in military and economic aid to support Ukraine. The European Union is so naive that it fails to…
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The human mind is like a feather caught in the wind, perpetually swayed by external forces, drifting wherever the currents may take it. Who we are is constantly shaped by our environment. While change is undeniably difficult, the pain of stagnation can be far more excruciating than the discomfort of change. Research suggests that one…
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I recently started reading The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind. DeepMind, the pioneering AI company behind AlphaGo, was acquired by Google in 2014. In 2016, AlphaGo achieved a historic milestone by defeating Lee Sedol, one of the world’s top players of the ancient and complex board game Go, in a five-game…
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The Middle East has long been shaped by historical conflicts, religious significance, and geopolitical struggles, with Israel playing a central role in many of these dynamics. For decades, Israel projected an image of military superiority and moral authority, bolstered by its successful campaigns against neighboring Arab states. However, three significant developments are reshaping Israel’s global…
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Noam Chomsky, a distinguished linguist, philosopher, and political analyst, has long explored the intricate layers of U.S. foreign policy, providing insights into the ideological and strategic dynamics behind America’s relationships on the global stage. In a 2014 lecture, Chomsky addressed the question of “Why Does the U.S. Support Israel?” offering a thought-provoking examination of the…
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