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Ibn Khaldun and Weber – Differences and similarities between the two sociological inquiries
The ideas of Max Weber, a German sociologist living in the university towns of Bismarckian Germany, and Ibn Khaldun, a sociologist of tribal societies born almost half a millennium earlier on the edge of the Sahara...Dec 15, 2018 1802 0 -
What Bush’s handling of the collapse of the iron curtain tells us
Featured Image President Reagan, VP Bush and Secretary General USSR Gorbachev Extracted from file on Wikimedia The passing away of president George H.W. Bush provides a moment of reflection on the 1989 momentous turn of the...Dec 3, 2018 1412 0 -
CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill after author’s support for Palestinians’ rights
Image Credit: Way180/Wikimedia Author Marc Lamont Hill, an advocate for freedom of Palestinian lands under Israeli occupation, is no more with Cable News Network as political commentator after his critique of Tel Aviv’s policies violating human...Nov 30, 2018 1022 0 -
Syrian journalist symbolizing hope for democracy silenced with bullets
As Syria crumbled with countless deaths and destruction, Raed Fares, one of the few remaining figures of the 2011 Syrian movement for democracy, survived several attempts on his life to live as a symbol of resistance...Nov 26, 2018 5353 0 -
How advertisers in Pakistan use the media clout key
Governments and private sector organizations the world over spend billions of dollars every year on promoting their “products” whether it be individuals, political parties, corporate entities, programs, etc. While history records many propaganda campaigns, the most notoriously...Nov 13, 2018 987 0 -
UN wants independent probe into Saudi journalist Khashoggi’s disappearance
With the mystery of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance from the country’s consulate in Turkey sending shockwaves, the United Nations has called for an independent and full investigation that involves both Riysdh and Ankara. The UN...Oct 10, 2018 1053 3 -
Corruption robs people of $2.6 trillion every year
Even the word astronomical might not sound big enough when the annual cost of corruption is counted in monetary terms – $2.6 trillion or five percent of global GDP – much more than the combined wealth...Sep 11, 2018 922 0 -
Kuldip Nayar – A powerful voice for South Asian peace
Kuldip Nayar, a fearless proponent of peace between Pakistan and India, left the world Thursday as an intellectual who defended human rights indiscriminately, looked inwardly and often rose above narrow nationalistic fervor to voice candid opinions....Aug 23, 2018 913 0 -
An example of interfaith cooperation
Photo Credit Islamic Society of Basking Ridge Some may be inclined to be skeptical and even dismissive on hearing that a Jewish organization has formed an active body to defend mosques in the US. But this...Aug 4, 2018 1287 0 -
In Swat, an organization strives for health and education for women, children
The world has come to know Swat through the extraordinary Malala and how she stood up heroically for girls’ education. It is also well worth taking the time to learn of Swat’s other extraordinary female heroes....Jul 29, 2018 1666 0
