By Abdulla Moaswes, first published at MERIP In January of 2022, a UK-based independent investigative firm called Stoke White Investigations revealed that one of its clients, Karim, had been tortured while in detention in Kashmir. Reports of arbitrary detentions and torture by the Indian military against Kashmiris are not uncommon in the India...
Falling from 26 to 24, Muslim lawmakers in the new Indian parliament include an Imam of mosque to London educated girl By Iftikhar Gilani In the recent pulsating electoral battle across India, the winds of change seemed to whisper through the corridors of power, hinting at a resurgence of secular forces. Yet, beneath the surface […]
As India navigates this new political landscape, the coming months will be crucial in determining the direction of its governance and economic policies. By Iftikhar Gilani In a dramatic reversal of exit poll predictions, the Hindu nationalist ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has struggled to maintain its stronghold in the general elections....
US aid to Israel remains a complex and controversial issue that needs to be reassessed in light of changing geostrategic realities and humanitarian concerns By Iftikhar Gilani Continued U.S. aid to Israel has sparked debates about whether it is worthwhile for American taxpayers to continue spending their hard-earned money on maintaining the Je...
By Iftikhar Gilani In the early hours of Monday, a Turkish Bayraktar Akinci unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) detected a heat source in the mountainous northwest of Iran. The coordinates shared with Iranian authorities confirmed the wreckage of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and several key officials. The helicopter, also ca...
Renowned journalist Ziya Us Salam’s book is not only a critique, but also call to action for empathy and inclusivity at a time when India is at a critical crossroads of identity and governance By Iftikhar Gilani In the turbulent turmoil of India’s election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has himself stepped up divisive rhetoric an...
Unfortunately, many demonstrators are labeled as antisemites, even as some of the are Jews and are protesting Israel’s actions *Jesse. L Jackson, Sr To the shock of many, demonstrations against the horror in Gaza are spreading across the country, and the young leaders of this movement are found on college campuses across this nation. At [&hell...
This overlooked chapter in the history of the labor movement goes back not only to the Haymarket protests but also recalls the universal and ongoing struggle for workers’ rights. As the world celebrates Labor Day, or May Day (minus U.S. and Canada), on Wednesday, remembering the historic 1886 protests in Chicago’s Haymarket Square,...
It is crucial to scrutinize ethical dimensions strategies laced with technology when a leader uses them to spread misinformation and hatred between communities By Iftikhar Gilani During the 2014 general elections, in the bustling town of Samastipur in the northern state of Bihar, I discovered that the cabin of the manager of a cinema hall [&he...
While Pakistan struggles with its own democratic foundations, its invisible yet impactful contributions to Indian democracy remains hidden By Iftikhar Gilani In the sprawling narrative of South Asian history, the intertwined paths of India and Pakistan often evoke images of conflict and division. However, a deeper delve reveals a shared legacy...
