Articles
Will we ever see an independent Kurdistan?
A nation for Kurds is a noble goal, but it will require international political will
George Floyd wasn't the only one and America needs to sit up
How many more deaths? How institutions handle race must be scrutinised. Start with the justice system
Popular culture gives the forgotten victims of war a voice
Films are the best medium to teach new generations about the story and tragedy of distant conflicts
Can Pope Francis save Iraq's Christian heritage?
It is not just terrorism threatening one of the world's most ancient Christian communities, but also economic despair
Middle America is moderate America
An advert by Bruce Springsteen reminded me that unity can still be found for Americans who know where to look
America looks over its shoulder to see if Trump is lurking
As we reflect on the former president's legacy, we know he is not finished yet
The lesson of the Capitol riot must be that nobody is above the law
'The America I woke up to is not the America I love'
Why was Washington even haggling over Covid-19 relief?
US politicians should hit the road and talk to ordinary people to understand the dire need for stimulus cheques
In New York, the ghosts of Christmas past
The city has emptied out due to Covid-19, but those of us left must not lose hope
Finding hope this Thanksgiving
Being merry this Thanksgiving is going to be difficult, but we should seek comfort in small rays of hope
Biden's America will be a more hopeful America
Many Americans are euphoric from his win but on the flip side, what the President-elect will inherit is terrifying
Roots of a dirty 2020 campaign stretch deep into US history
It has been a long, bitter and deeply unpleasant campaign
What we don't get about women in politics and war
Conflict reporting often distorts the nature of female influence in peace and security
My son and I were lucky to access the best of US health care
'My respect and gratitude for patching up my broken son was huge. But it was these emergency doctors and nurses who were heroes to me'
Is America on the brink of civil war?
The country is plagued by economic disparity, nationalism, extremist groups on both sides, a dire economy and the shadow of Covid-19
