The protests in Taksim Square go beyond a few trees. It is important to understand what is at stake and what the big deal is at Gezi Park. 

The protests in Turkey are far more than the about the individual liberty to access urban resources: it is a right to change ourselves by changing the city

why have Buddhist monks been using hate speech against Muslims and joining mobs that have left dozens dead?

Since long, I have been wanting to write this letter. I was hesitant, thinking about it, yes, quite often, but never starting it for real.

Liberals in Egypt criticize the new constitution for its lack of protection for women’s rights. Do women in Canada suffer from different kinds of inequalities? 

On his upcoming trip to the Middle East, U.S. President Barack Obama will make his first visit as president to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan. 

It is time to peer through the looking glass. Does Israel want to be part of this region or an outpost of the West?

Are Political Islam and democracy reconcilable? 

The Toulouse and Montauban tragedy will likely lead to greater integration, not less —exactly what radical Islamists don’t want

An Interview: If you could kick out Mubarak, I’m sure that you can do a lot more!