Why Corruption Matters

Corruption, put simply, is the abuse of public office for personal gain. As leaders increasingly recognize, it is a menace to development, human dignity, and global security

Was Sykes-Picot a bad thing?

Sykes-Picot was a blessing for many in the Middle East. There is no way to divide borders and create homogeneous states

Violent extremism: How to fight the monster without becoming one

The Muslim world needs to have a moment of reflection and reckoning. This needs to start from within. It requires a revolution of the mind

Panama businessman considered 'world's top money-launderer' arrested by US authorities

Nidal Waked is accused of running an organisation that facilitated money laundering for international drug traffickers

Why Egyptians Say Things are Worse Than Under Mubarak

President Sisi gave a two-hour speech in which he defended his decision, saying the islands always belonged to Saudi Arabia, and prompted an uproar after a daring member of parliament tried to ask a question: “I did not give anyone permission to speak,”

The Panama Papers and Corporate Tax Reform.. How the Leaks Created a Window of Opportunity

Thanks to the Panama Papers, governments around the world have faced increasing pressure to push for tax transparency.

The Clean Energy Revolution.. Fighting Climate Change With Innovation

over 180 countries had submitted detailed plans to curb their greenhouse gas emissions.

Is Globalization Really Fueling Populism?

The prevailing explanation is that rising populism amounts to a rebellion by “globalization’s losers.

Faulty Political Narratives

Across Latin America, voters who, until recently, were enthusiastic about their leftist governments seem to be having a change of heart.

How I Became Another Victim of Erdogan’s Press Crackdown

Egyptian journalists in mourning over ‘terrible conditions’ for media

No, dictatorship in Iraq is not the answer