In my estimation, three categories of conspiracy theories shape our mindsets. Before listing them, we must understand what makes conspiratorial thinking so mesmerizing. It is a psychological mechanism that comforts the individual- or nation- by absolving them of responsibility and putting all the…
Despite the fact that ISIS-K claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack in the suburbs of Moscow, many refuse to accept that they were behind it! The terrorists responsible have told us that they planned and executed the operation, and denialists say no they did not!
This reminds me of the…
British Home Secretary Suella Braverman has come under fire because of her recent comments about the failure of multiculturalism in Britain. Even the leader of her party, Rishi Sunak, has distanced himself from her remarks. One notable criticism amid this campaign was made by Dr. Shola Mos…
The visit of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr FC and its star, Cristiano Ronaldo, to the Iranian capital, Tehran, carried dimensions beyond the football match that was played there. Thousands of Iranians who eagerly flocked to see the famous player and obtain his autograph countered the claims that…
Even though the generation I belong to has not experienced any colonial or religious wars, the political and religious culture is filled with ideas of colonization, occupation, and division as if the Arab world is still under the oppression of colonial invaders who plunder the wealth of nations,…
Why did Trump refuse to accept the results of the presidential election?
The answer is obvious: for Trump’s sake. Trump is not a gracious loser. The man had forged an image of himself as a winner, boasting about everything from his wealth to his fame, popularity with women, physical attributes…
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton, Trump’s sworn enemy who has published an entire book with the sole purpose of exposing his former boss, is unhappy with the news of Trump’s impeachment. Has he changed his position? Of course not, he would rather see him behind bars. However, he fears…
Many commentators from across the globe have posed this question in different forms. The majority considered it “a political signing” aimed at enhancing Saudi Arabia’s reputation” rather than a sports deal. Assuming we accept this argument, a follow-up question becomes important. Clean it of what? …
At first, Donald Trump’s strategy for dealing with the US media was intelligent. He considered it part of the coalition of corrupt elites that he promised to get rid of. Seeking to undermine the media and its credibility, called it fake news and said that journalists are corrupt, giving them a long…
Despite all of the unwanted developments of 2022, it was a good year because the scenarios we had been weary of did not play out. Many may disagree, even without me putting some of my optimism into the article. They might think I am presenting a deceptive reading of 2022.
It is important that…