Monthly Archives: June 2020

Reading attack shows more to be done to curb terrorism

Posted on June 26, 2020 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen IzzadeenLast weekend’s terror attack at a park in Reading, west of London, is a stark reminder that terrorism has not gone away despite the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed more than 481,000 lives worldwide.In a pandemic situation, commonsense … Continue reading →

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Cure for COVID: Cooperation, not conflicts

Posted on June 17, 2020 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen Izzadeen In politics, there is neither a permanent enemy nor a permanent friend, only permanent interests. This was amply demonstrated in Skull Island, a 2017 King Kong movie.  In the movie, after being attacked by a giant ape … Continue reading →

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George Floyd protests: Decisive time to end racism

Posted on June 5, 2020 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen IzzadeenThe slogan ‘Black lives matter’ is a damning indictment of the United States’ failure to rise as a full-fledged democracy. Some 244 years after US founding fathers in their Declaration of Independence affirmed that “All men are created … Continue reading →

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After Covid, terrorists may resort to bio-warfare

Posted on June 3, 2020 by ameenizzadeen

By Ameen IzzadeenStriking at the enemy’s weakest link is a well-known military strategy. This strategy had been emphasized by Chinese General Sun Tzu (5th-6th Century BC) in his famous work, Art of War. Even ancient India’s political advisor Chanakya had … Continue reading →

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