Tallha Abdulrazaq

There won’t be war with Iran…Yet

The Saudis and Emiratis have the ear of the US president and are likely pushing for a confrontation with Iran - but they might end up disappointed as the 'America First' president does not have an appetite for war.

Don’t be surprised when Donald Trump pardons war criminals

Forgiving war criminals is just one more way to dehumanise citizens of those countries that the US fights wars against.

Daesh leader Baghdadi’s reappearance signifies terror threat is not over

Abu Bakr al Baghdadi's video appearance is an attempt to revive the morale of a group that has suffered heavy losses and is looking to rebrand itself.

Will the Saudi Crown Prince's legacy only be executions and imprisonment?

The execution of 37 prisoners in Saudi Arabia is a scathing indictment of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's 'liberalising reforms'.

The far-right and Daesh look awfully alike after Christchurch terror attack

The parallels between Daesh and violent white ultranationalists should inspire everyone to be vigilant against a rising tide of far-right terrorism and the mainstream narratives that enable it.

Netanyahu's racist rhetoric can't hide the cloud of corruption around him

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is desperately trying to stir up Israeli nationalist sentiment as he finds himself battling re-election, corruption scandals and now a spat with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Why Daesh 2.0 is inevitable and will be more dangerous

The 'defeat' of Daesh will lead to a rebirth of Daesh that could make them more dangerous, and harder to fight.

What should Europe do about its returning militants from Syria?

Returning militants are a security concern but also an opportunity for European states to heal.

Far-right conversions to Islam are a slap to the face of extremism

When Islamophobes convert to Islam, it's an opportunity for everyone to build bridges.

Iraq is more than just a watchtower for the US over Iran

If the US genuinely wanted to counter Iran, and strengthen Iraq, it would put its considerable resources towards helping Iraqis build an authentic national movement that represents all Iraqis.

Why Iraq is starting to normalise ties with Israel

The Iraqi government has surprised everyone by warming up to the idea of a friendship with Israel.

The torture of children in Iraq's Kurdish region must stop

A Human Rights Watch report on the treatment of children in custody of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq should lead to an inquiry and accountability by the Iraqi government.