By Dr. James J. Zogby There are two realities that must be confronted in any consideration of “What’s next for Gaza?” The first is that it would be naïve and risky to put too much faith in this current cease-fire. The second is that failing to understand the true human toll of this war is […]
A maze of sources part of intense negotiations told Muslim Network TV the intricate details of what went on behind closed doors By Iftikhar Gilani ISTANBUL (MNTV) – The setting was an unassuming two-story building in the heart of Doha, Qatar, whose unassuming exterior belies the drama unfolding inside. There was tension in the air [&hell...
The time has come to address the core issue of Palestine comprehensively to achieve lasting peace in the region. Muslim Network TV Analysis GAZA, Palestine (MNTV) – The announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza has sparked both celebrations and skepticism. After 15 months of relentless war, the deal brokered by the United States, Qat...
The world will be watching Greenland closely, knowing that whoever controls this icy expanse could hold the key to the 21st century’s most vital resources and routes By Iftikhar Gilani The global community has been left both amused and perplexed at Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect’s idea of buying Greenland, the largest island in the [&h...
Amidst the anti-Sikh riots following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984, Manmohan Singh narrowly escaped a violent mob attack in New Delhi By Iftikhar Gilani Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s first Sikh Prime Minister, passed away on December 25 at the age of 92. While his tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to […]
By Pierre Tristam In January 1977 the nuns where we used to attend church in Lebanon gifted me the only dog I ever owned, a mutt they’d called Jimmy, after the newly elected American president. American politics was the world’s most accessible entertainment even then, so Jimmy Carter was big news in Lebanon. To those […]
Like the Pashtuns in South Asia, Kurds are considered devoted Muslims, a trait evident in Kurdish-majority provinces in eastern Türkiye, such as Diyarbakir and Şanlıurfa, where mosques are often packed with worshippers. By Iftikhar Gilani The Kurdish question, a lingering issue in the Middle East, has resurfaced following the downfall of Basha...
If Buddhist groups were to reclaim their sites, the historical narrative would reveal widespread appropriation of Buddhist religious places by Hindus and can highlight the systematic extermination faced by Buddhists in India By Iftikhar Gilani When the historic Babri Masjid in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, was demolished in 1992, many int...
As Jolani navigates complex dynamics, the eyes of the world remain fixed on Syria, hopeful for a resolution that brings lasting peace and dignity to its people Muslim Network TV Analysis ANKARA (MNTV) – The unfolding events in Damascus represent a pivotal moment not only for Syria but for the entire Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape....
After a bizarre Supreme Court decision in November 2019, the mosque effectively become a relic of the past, but in 2020, those responsible for its demolition were acquitted by a special court in Lucknow, further burying justice By Iftikhar Gilani Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the demolition of the historic 16th century Babri Mosque, [&he...
