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When tanks crush children, Syrians must ask: who are we?

Pep Montserrat for The National

Jun 16, 2012

Bashar Al Assad's cold words to his disloyal dissidents in his latest speech were very clear: You either follow us like sheep, or we will slaughter your children like sheep. Read Article When tanks crush children, Syrians must ask: who are we?

Pakistan's prickly paralysis fuelled by legacy of delusion

Pep Montserrat for The National

Jun 09, 2012

This lack of will reflects the primary crisis Pakistan faces, which is wholly internal and due overwhelmingly to two decades of gross mistakes by the ruling elite, not solely to American perfidy. Read Article Pakistan's prickly paralysis fuelled by legacy of delusion

From Central Asia to Egypt, rethinking the role of religion

Pep Montserrat for The National

Jun 02, 2012

Egyptians face a difficult choice when they return to the polls: authoritarian control inevitably stifles creativity and risk-taking, as well as increasing corruption. But too much religion can be unruly. Read Article From Central Asia to Egypt, rethinking the role of religion

Egyptian politics are a game of chess without a king

Pep Montserrat for The National

May 12, 2012

The prevailing mood in Egypt today is just like it was during the parliamentary elections a few months ago: on edge, cautious and overly pessimistic. Read Article Egyptian politics are a game of chess without a king

 

The West appreciates Islamic art - so why don't Muslims?

Apr 28, 2012

The surprise is not that the West is producing and devouring art and heritage from the Muslim world, but that Muslims themselves are proving much slower at the same activities. Read Article The West appreciates Islamic art - so why don't Muslims?

 

See books as signposts for life and guides to character

Pep Montserrat for The National

Apr 21, 2012

If you want the measure of a man, look on their bookshelves. Choose your references wisely. As great as they are, as great you will be. Read Article See books as signposts for life and guides to character

 

Muslim voters are creating a new political order in Britain

Pep Montserrat for The National

Apr 14, 2012

One of the most remarkable, and yet least remarked upon aspects of the Bradford political earthquake, is that George Galloway and his supporters broke through the old clan system of the "Biraderi" to win the Muslim vote. Read Article Muslim voters are creating a new political order in Britain

 

Money can't buy happiness - but well-being index is proof it helps

Pep Montserrat for The National

Apr 07, 2012

Bhutan, according to the United Nations, is the happiest country in Asia. What do the inhabitants of this tiny landlocked Himalayan country know that the rest of us don't? Read Article Money can't buy happiness - but well-being index is proof it helps

 

I changed forever, the day I thought my brother had died

Pep Montserrat for The National

Mar 31, 2012

With the alarming number of deaths in car crashes in the UAE, I can't help but think how other families are dealing with such traumatic incidents. Read Article I changed forever, the day I thought my brother had died

 

All religions are victims of the horror that unfolded in Toulouse

Pep Montserrat for The National

Mar 24, 2012

It's France's turn to examine the toxic rhetoric of its leaders in the wake of yet another deranged gunman taking the lives of innocent people in the name of a maligned cause. Read Article All religions are victims of the horror that unfolded in Toulouse

 

Warning: Muslims have a sense of humour and we'll be using it

Pep Montserrat for The National

Mar 17, 2012

It's no joking matter. The world seems to think that Muslims have no sense of humour. But maybe they are just missing the punchline. Read Article Warning: Muslims have a sense of humour and we'll be using it

 

Loving democracy is not the same thing as liking the winner

Pep Montserrat for The National

Mar 10, 2012

The results of elections in Russia, Tunisia and Egypt have been greeted with dismay in some quarters of the West. But that does not make them any less democratic. Read Article Loving democracy is not the same thing as liking the winner

 

As a civil war develops in Syria, reporters should not take sides

Pep Montserrat for The National

Mar 03, 2012

The line-up of foreign powers on the opposing sides of the Syrian conflict is beginning to resemble the coalitions that destroyed Biafra 40 years ago. Read Article As a civil war develops in Syria, reporters should not take sides

 

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