Iran Euroviews. By not siding with its allies in the US, Europe is fast making Iran its problem ǀ View Of the foreign policy issues confronting Brussels, none is more pressing - or carries the same explosive threat - as that of Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed in July 2015. 23/08/2019
France Euroviews. The G7 must stop fuelling inequality ǀ View Now more than ever political leaders actually need to listen. They will find that the solutions to inequality are not coming from politicians, but are already being moved forward by people on the frontlines of the problem globally. 22/08/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. The concept of democracy in the UK is seriously under threat ǀ View The new PM shows no sign of seeking a broad consensus on great national issues, no indication that he will make good on his promises during the leadership election and try to bring the country together. 22/08/2019
Pakistan Euroviews. Celebrities can change the world - if they focus on real humanitarianism ǀ View Humanitarian work when endorsed by a celebrity has to walk a tightrope - if it is too policy-oriented, it becomes an unelected individual trying to usurp power from elected leaders. If it is too general or purely values-based, one can fall into the trap of retweeting slogans that mean little. 21/08/2019
World News Euroviews. If we know our history well, the right wing populist wave sweeping Europe will ebb away ǀ View A wave of populist electoral triumphs has been presented by those who have surfed it into power as reflecting a turn in history’s tide. They should know their history better, argues Robin Wilson. 19/08/2019
World News Euroviews. Climate-friendly policies can succeed in Europe - but not at the expense of workers ǀ View Green policies will be short-lived if proposals fail to recouple social progress with environmental and economic concerns. New training schemes and welfare protections are the key to achieving long-standing change. 19/08/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. From adventure golf to indoor slides – is faith winning or losing young people? ǀ View The challenge of involving younger people is a common concern for many churches, mosques, temples and other places of worship. 16/08/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. The law needs to change to allow anonymity for sexual offences suspects ǀ View While the protection of lifelong anonymity for complainants in sexual offences, regardless of the outcome of any police investigation, is enshrined in law, no equivalent protection exists for suspects. 16/08/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. The Edinburgh Fringe is white, middle class and elitist ǀ View While the Fringe is something Britain should be proud of, we must also recognise that a disproportionate number of the performers (and even the audience) will be white, middle class and wealthy. 16/08/2019
Israel Euroviews. Trump and Netanyahu are wrecking the U.S.-Israel relationship ǀ View The much-touted shared values between the U.S. and Israel no longer seem to include liberal protections for free speech. 16/08/2019
World News Euroviews. Europe faces a health crisis if cannabis products are not regulated to protect consumers ǀ View The CBD market needs to be regulated. It’s not about the CBD itself, but about the way the products are treated and manufactured. Europe has a reputation for protecting its citizens, but when it comes to cannabis, it’s lagging behind. 15/08/2019
USA Euroviews. Unpicking Donald Trump’s psychopathology helps explain the toxic reality facing America ǀ View If there is hope in our present situation, it lies in the fact that the current occupant of the White House is opening our eyes to the reality that individuals with dangerous personalities can plunge entire societies into division and moral confusion. 14/08/2019
United Kingdom Euroviews. The Muslim wealth tax Zakat is the best blueprint for making Western societies fairer ǀ View This week sees 1.8 billion Muslims celebrate the "Festival of Sacrifice," or Eid Al-Adha. But the idea of sacrificing one's hard earned money is a year-round activity for Muslims. Could this be the blueprint for fairer societies in Europe and America? 12/08/2019
USA Euroviews. The book every Democratic presidential candidate should read before 2020 ǀ View [Chris Arnade] spent much of 2015 and 2016 talking to countless individuals throughout the country who haven’t traditionally been included in the cultural conversation — the “back row,” as he dubbed them. 11/08/2019
USA Euroviews. Jeffrey Epstein's final act cannot be to deny his accusers justice — again ǀ View There are thousands of similar victims in America out there watching this case and wondering if they will be heard, believed and protected if they come forward. 11/08/2019
USA Euroviews. Flying Basic Economy will make anyone want to overthrow capitalism ǀ View We can either fight over the armrest, or fight the corporations for some basic respect. 10/08/2019
Eritrea Euroviews. Understanding why Eritreans flee to Europe ǀ View Since 2003, the [Eritrea] government has forced final year secondary school students - boys and girls - into compulsory military training at the Sawa military camp. They are then channelled into indefinite national service, either in military or civilian roles. 09/08/2019
USA Euroviews. Stock market drops and China trade woes evoke the trauma of 2008 — but don't panic (yet) ǀ View Even if the U.S. economy is slowing, that doesn’t mean we're headed back to the dark days of the Great Recession. 08/08/2019
World News Euroviews. Finally, the world’s top climate scientists recognize what we have always known ǀ View We—Indigenous Peoples and local communities—play a critical role in stewarding and safeguarding the world’s lands and forests. For the first time, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report issued today recognizes that strengthening our rights is a critical solution to the climate crisis. 08/08/2019
World News Euroviews. The long-term strategy to make the EU carbon neutral needs a hard reality check ǀ View The gap between EU policies and goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is becoming increasingly wide and new solutions are urgently needed to close it. 07/08/2019