Op-Ed News

How the US can amend its path in Syria

Syria’s crisis is merely entering a new and more complex phase — one which if unchallenged, promises another round of debilitating instability.

Through kindness we prevail

Everyone’s in it for themselves, so I’d better look out for myself and take what I can get. Those caught in this point of view are often suspicious of help when it is offered.

KT edit: Feel at home, here in the UAE

The government has made the UAE more welcoming to foreigners and shown acceptance to the way of life of many others

Biden’s precarious victory

Though Biden won the popular vote, the American electorate remains deeply divided

London is not as much fun as it once was

In London we are being held to ransom and there is nothing we can do about it

Fake news was never new. It just devolved

Introducing rules of use is one thing, implementing them is another. And cleaning up the mess is an entirely different undertaking.

Protecting women with more than words

Studies of peace processes in the past 30 years suggest that when women have a say in negotiations, there is a much better chance of reaching a deal — and of achieving an enduring settlement.

Arab nations should help rebuild Syria

Lebanon can offer a platform for companies and labour. It is rather easy for Syrian refugees to return to their country from Lebanon because of the geographical proximity

Five stages of detoxification from streaming services

I have read 53 books, my eyes don’t hurt anymore and I cancelled my Netflix subscription last month

Who’s the real loser in the Depp-Heard libel case?

It will be a financial blow for the actor no doubt, if studios drop him, considering he is tottering on the edge of bankruptcy.