Iran’s next revolution will be female By fusing symbolic disruption with policy drafting and economic self-sufficiency, women are ensuring that their movement endures far longer than any protest wave. Amine Ayoub June 4, 2025
Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood ban is a win for regional stability Tolerating its presence in the name of pluralism is a dangerous gamble. Amine Ayoub April 27, 2025
When will the Muslim world wake up to its own chaos? Targeting Israel gives preachers a safe enemy and offers the Arab street a rare outlet for outrage that won’t get them arrested. Amine Ayoub April 17, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s dangerous diplomatic illusion from pariah to mediator Despite its diplomatic charm offensive, Saudi Arabia continues to enforce a strict interpretation of Sharia law, oppress religious minorities, suppress dissent and fund radical ideologies across the globe. Amine Ayoub April 6, 2025
Jihadist diplomacy: A silent shift in global politics In some cases, media narratives have shifted to focus on pragmatism rather than ideology, portraying engagement with such groups as a necessary evil rather than a strategic risk. Amine Ayoub Feb. 14, 2025
Pope Francis, Israel and the Vatican’s historical hypocrisy The Vatican’s condemnation of Israel reflects a double standard, especially when contrasted with its relative silence on other human rights abuses. Amine Ayoub Jan. 1, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s geopolitical moves Can the kingdom be trusted to broker lasting peace, especially when its own internal and external challenges, including its human-rights record, remain prominent? Amine Ayoub Nov. 18, 2024
