Perspectives

The shift from “fix your body” to “love yourself” is framed as feminist progress, but Esra Saleh explains how oppression is merely repackaged.

Fierce repression has been used against street protests in Iran. Possible solutions to the latest crisis remain many and uncertain, writes Bernard Hourcade.

Izzeddin Araj warns against using the growing indigeneity discourse to depoliticise the Palestinian struggle for liberation.

From executions to sexual violence, the RSF’s abuses since Sudan's war started leave no doubt it should be designated a terrorist group, argues Mohamed Suliman.

From citizenship stripping to hostile environment policies, the UK is reminding minorities their belonging can be revoked at any time, write Rajina & Redclift.

Israel’s blockade & war in Gaza have made winter lethal, as children freeze in tents & homes collapse under heavy rain, writes Said Alsaloul & Ohood Nassar.

Fanon at 100: As Algeria criminalises French colonialism, his vision of decolonisation speaks powerfully to Gaza's genocide today, writes Rachid Sekkai.

As Israel's ceasefire violations continue in Gaza & expulsions escalate in the West Bank, Kamel Hawwash explains why he sees little hope for change in 2026.

Her Excellency Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad outlines how cultural exchange and shared experience are shaping a new era of engagement in Qatar.

Sexual abuse of Palestinians witnessed at Sde Teiman prison isn’t an anomaly, it's how Israel maintains a system of fear & domination, writes Omar Shabana.