Monthly Archives: June 2018

Harming children: Trump with a millstone around his neck

Posted on June 22, 2018 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen The United States President Donald Trump has drawn international condemnation for his preposterous and inhuman order to separate children from the families whom his administration describes as “illegal immigrants”. On Wednesday, the President relented under international pressure … Continue reading →

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Summit of the century: Will there be substance from the showpiece?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen Commenting on the meeting between the United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, most analysts said they had to pinch themselves to realise that what they were witnessing was real. As if he … Continue reading →

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Argentina’s noble goal for sports boycott of Israel

Posted on June 8, 2018 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen A golden boot award for Argentina for displaying moral courage and cancelling its final warm-up match against Israel in Jerusalem ahead of June 16 World Cup in Moscow, in what could be construed as chastisement of Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Trump-Kim summit: Rollercoaster diplomacy vs. inclusive diplomacy

Posted on June 1, 2018 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen Till it happens, it is a tough call. Given the unpredictability that has now come to characterise the policies of the United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the much-hyped summit is mired … Continue reading →

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