Emile Ameen

The sound of the treacherous gunfire in the Jordanian village of Hamoud Al-Karak has revived discussion about Arab Christians, their place in the Arab and Islamic civilizational fabric, and whether they are a foundational component of that structure, both as people and as builders of institutions,…

For nearly an entire year, from 1848 to 1849, Europe experienced what became known as the "Spring of Nations" or the "Springtime of the Peoples," a wave of revolutions and unrest that spread from France to some 50 European countries and provinces. That period witnessed the most widespread…

In the world of politics, words are neither alike nor equal. Some are uttered only to fade into oblivion with the passing of days and years. Others, however, remain etched in the memory of nations and the minds of peoples, never disappearing even as they await the test of time and the sincerity of…

Have the Houthis become akin to “misanthropes,” enemies of humankind, as ancient Greek mythology tells us? What is certain is that accusations have long followed them. Yet the latest attacks on Saudi civilian airports take the situation to another level of confrontation, reinforcing the argument…

Does humanity need a genuine awakening, one carrying within it hope, renewal, and a rising from the ashes of hatred and the legacy of enmity? If we cast an eye over the world and its history, it appears at first glance that the banner of war and violence, of repression and injustice, and of moral…

Is the world facing a food crisis, or is it heading toward a global famine? This question has been raised, directly or indirectly, by the campaign launched by the UK Cabinet Office at the end of last August, when it urged citizens to stockpile food supplies and bottled water, according to The…

Is the world due for another pandemic in the foreseeable future? A few days ago, during the UN General Assembly meeting on pandemic prevention, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus stated firmly that the question is no longer whether it will happen, but when. Those…

Last Tuesday, the Egyptian capital, Cairo, welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a visit that could hardly be described as merely traditional -or even simply protocol-driven. It was, in many respects, a visit that transcended the usual diplomatic formalities. The timing was both…

The Houthis have long played, and continue to play, the role of a war proxy and Iran’s arm in the region. What has occurred recently is essentially the implementation of a military strategy known since the time of Sun Tzu as stretching the edges. This time, however, the objective is to relieve…

Three days separate us from the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 8, and questions are being urgently raised: is the UN Charter still effective? Is it still able to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, as the opening pledge made at San…