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The Ultimate Guide To Middle East

Posted on June 16, 2015August 12, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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Nowadays, if there is one part of the world that repeatedly finds itself in the midst of some conflict or the other, it has to be Western Asia, which is more commonly known as Middle East. Looking at the present-day map of Middle East is a confusing and heart-breaking experience. There are random boundaries separating… Read more The Ultimate Guide To Middle East

Discussing Islam: Western Logic is Flawed

Posted on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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Of late, checking the news has become monotonous. Every other day, in virtually all publications and verticals of repute, there is some “expert” or the other busy discussing ways in which Islam is in conflict with the rest of world, or how Islam is having trouble dealing with itself, etc. None of these so-called “insights”… Read more Discussing Islam: Western Logic is Flawed

A Diplomatic Solution For Middle East

Posted on April 9, 2015August 11, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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When it comes to the Middle East, everything happens at a pace that is too fast to comprehend. Proxy wars, manipulations and unjustifiable violence — unfortunately, a region so blessed and so beautiful is nowadays mostly known for all the wrong things. As of now, Iran-Arab relations are turning from bad to worse with sectarian… Read more A Diplomatic Solution For Middle East

Islamophobia in USA: The Arabic Language

Posted on March 24, 2015August 11, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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On March 18, a student in Pine Bush High School near New York City recited the American Pledge of Allegiance in Arabic. This was done as part of the school’s Foreign Language Week, which was conducted to celebrate the “many races, cultures and religions that make up [the US and the Pine Bush] School District.”… Read more Islamophobia in USA: The Arabic Language

Securing The Gulf: The Question of Yemen

Posted on March 3, 2015August 14, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr

Of late, countries at the centre of the world — Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Libya and even Lebanon for that matter — are going through troubles and disturbances. Be it the Arab Spring or militant insurgency, the overall atmosphere in most countries of the region has been turbulent, to say the least. However, right next to… Read more Securing The Gulf: The Question of Yemen

South Sudan: From Bad To Worse

Posted on January 13, 2015August 11, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr

Back in 2011, South Sudan broke away from Sudan and declared itself as an independent state. Western media verticals, as well as many pro-secession pundits claimed that statehood will usher in a new era of prosperity and growth for South Sudan, and eventually, even Sudan will have to acknowledge the superiority of the South Sudanese… Read more South Sudan: From Bad To Worse

Jesus, A Muslim Prophet

Posted on December 25, 2014August 11, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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Every year in December, Christians all around the world celebrate Christmas, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. In fact, when it comes to venerating Christ, most Christians tend to go out-of-the-way and claim ownership of Christ. In Christianity, Jesus is viewed as the Son of God, or God Incarnate. However, there is another religion that… Read more Jesus, A Muslim Prophet

The Falling Rouble And Russian Economy

Posted on December 24, 2014August 11, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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As we approach the end of 2014, world economy, the energy sector to be more precise, lies in a dismal state. Back in June, oil prices were at an all-time high. They have been slashed by nearly 40% since then. This rapid collapse of oil prices has had an adverse effect on various economies, such… Read more The Falling Rouble And Russian Economy

A Tale of Two Girls: Malala And Nabeela

Posted on December 11, 2014January 20, 2023 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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So Malala Yousafzai recently won the Nobel Peace Prize, and everyone all over the world is singing her praises. In fact, Malala’s case is probably the only one wherein all media verticals seem to be in absolute agreement, be it Al Jazeera, or Press TV or even Fox News. However, whilst Ms Yousafzai was receiving… Read more A Tale of Two Girls: Malala And Nabeela

Rethinking Democracy in USA

Posted on November 16, 2014August 11, 2016 by Sufyan bin Uzayr
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Democracy is the worse form of government, except for all the other forms that have been tried from time to time. — Winston Churchill Churchill’s above statement provides a sweeping, and possibly one-sided picture, of democracy as a mixed blessing — a system with its boons and banes that just somehow works. Such a generic… Read more Rethinking Democracy in USA

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