Tag: Palestine

India’s Democratic Contradictions: Rights, Politics and Global Power

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal
Indian Parliament building and national flag illustrating an opinion article on democracy and governance in India.

India’s Democratic Contradictions by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal India’s claim to democratic greatness rests on its vast electorate, constitutional framework and extraordinary diversity. Yet democracy is measured not merely by the frequency of elections or the size of the population, but by the protection of fundamental freedoms, the independence of institutions and the equal treatment of citizens. By these standards, India faces serious questions that economic growth and international influence cannot indefinitely conceal. Under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian politics has increasingly been shaped by Hindutva, an ideology that places…

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Muslim Unity and the Designs of Great Powers

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal
Symbolic illustration of Muslim unity, global power politics and cooperation among Muslim nations.

Muslim Unity and the Designs of Great Powers by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal History is a stern teacher, but nations that refuse to learn from its lessons are condemned to repeat its tragedies. The Muslim world, blessed with immense natural wealth, strategic geography, a common faith and a civilisation that once illuminated the world with knowledge and wisdom, has too often found itself divided, weakened and exposed to the ambitions of powerful nations. The question that demands serious reflection is whether these calamities are merely the consequences of internal failures or…

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Israel Approves Funding for 34 New West Bank Settlements

Nadeem Ali
Israeli settlement buildings in the occupied West Bank following approval of new expansion plans.

Israel’s security cabinet has approved 1.3 billion shekels ($434 million) to establish 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move likely to intensify international criticism and further complicate prospects for a future Palestinian state. Israel’s security cabinet has approved a 1.3 billion shekel ($434 million) budget to build 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The announcement marks another major expansion of Israeli settlements in the territory and is expected to increase tensions with Palestinians and draw renewed international scrutiny.…

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