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Turkish Style Democracy
Imagine a country. Imagine a ruling party that represents freedom of expression and religion to the rest of the world and many of your countrymen. Imagine progressive reforms and economic development. Imagine democracy. Then im...
Why The UK Should Follow Germany’s Lead
The New York Times last week reported that schools in Germany are offering lessons in Islam to primary school students. Politicians in Hesse suggest that alienation of young Muslims in German society is the primary reason for r...
Israel and the Arab Revolutions: Opportunities or Risks?
These risks will transform to opportunities for Israel to take over more Arab lands under the pretext of the Jihadist threats and weak governments that cannot provide security and peace. In the very least, Israel will create bu...
Focus on Africa: Two mainstream African arguments I have refused to accept
My country Kenya – as is the case with many countries in Africa – is effecting numerous political, economic and social changes to conform to current international best practices. These projects are focused on renova...
In Japan, Dancing in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time Can Get You in Trouble.
Japanese law requires that public venues be licensed to permit dancing. Clubs and dance halls that are unlicensed can be – and are often – raided by the police. The Entertainment Business Act [ja] (“Fueiho” in Japanes...
Let’s Kick North Korea Out of the Playground
I do not believe that North Korea should be allowed into the Olympic Games. Period. I have voiced this opinion to many people in the last two weeks, and it seems like I am the only person who feels this way. To be clear, it i...
