Freedom of expression: a fundamental human right continues to deteriorate
Freedoms of opinion, press, protest, and creative works oppressed
If only we could celebrate like the Philippines celebrated 2 years ago
The Philippines generates $25bn annually from call centre exports
Learning from the past: Germany’s refugee policy is dignifying, positive
Fadia Fouda, a former Palestinian refugee, says Germany has vastly improved the…
Social safety nets can be a lifeline for victims of pound flotation
I decided to swim against the tide that accompanied the flotation of…
Blasphemy case highlights devastating impact of Saudi ultra-conservatism on Pakistani society
This week’s decision by Pakistan’s supreme court to delay ruling on an…
A visit to a frightening, angry Cairo
"In Egypt, nothing is what it is supposed to be. Wrong numbers,…
Nothing has changed in the culture scene over the last year
"There isn't any movement in literature and nothing has changed," says writer
On foreign journalists and criticism – a response to Ahmed Derini in Al-Masry Al-Youm
Derini thinks that critical and foreign journalists want to see Egypt fail…
Pitfalls of Turkish-Chinese relations in a microcosm
By James M. Dorsey Turkish football player Alpaslan Ozturk's decision to risk…