Even with a temporary truce, Gaza’s civilians remain trapped between bombs, blockades, and the looming threat of annexation. Humanitarian aid can only do so much—peace, accountability, and international law are the true lifelines.”
Category: Thinking Out Loud
Authoritarian Tendencies in the Second Trump Term
The first sixty days of the second term already reflect an authoritarian pattern: concentrated power, weakened checks and balances, and normalized disregard for established democratic norms.”
The Life and Legacy of Jimmy Carter
War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children.”
The World Needs More Compassion
Compassion is the catalyst for action. It moves us beyond sympathy and calls us to do something—however small—to help.”
The Rights of Women and Girls
Women and girls make up more than half of Afghanistan’s population. For two decades prior to the Taliban’s return to power, Afghan women made extraordinary gains. They attended schools and universities, built professional careers, served in government, and helped shape the country’s future.
Gaza, International Law, and the Limits of War
At the same time, the humanitarian consequences of the war in Gaza have been catastrophic. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, including large numbers of women and children.”
Gender Apartheid in Taliban Afghanistan
Restrictions on women extend far beyond education and employment. Women are subject to strict controls over movement, dress, speech, and social interaction.”
Farewell to a Friend
Gaza’s Human Suffering
Nearly two million Palestinians—almost the entire population of Gaza—have been displaced, many multiple times.”
ICC Seeking Arrest Warrants
The ICC’s mandate is not to equate parties, but to assess individual criminal responsibility under international law.”