The writer is Noor-York Chair in Islamic Studies, York University, Toronto.
September 23, 2019 02:50 IST
His best known work, Being and Time (Sein und Zeit), although notoriously difficult and complex, is generally considered to be the most important philosophical work of the 20th century.
Mon, Sep 23, 2019August 17, 2019 01:10 IST
The world needs another Woodstock and all that it stood for.
Sat, Aug 17, 2019July 29, 2019 00:21 IST
Like the iconic cartoon mouse, Iran is using brinkmanship, asymmetrical military tactics against the US
Mon, Jul 29, 2019June 16, 2019 23:25 IST
A decade later, the peaceful Green Movement continues to inspire Iranians worldwide.
Mon, Jun 17, 2019May 20, 2019 01:38 IST
The million-dollar question is: How can Iran defuse one of this era’s most serious crises?
Mon, May 20, 2019May 02, 2019 00:45 IST
Iran has no way to impose economic sanctions on the US and its allies in the Middle East. But its militias and proxies can retaliate to any military provocation from the US or Israel.
Thu, May 02, 2019April 02, 2019 01:35 IST
Now there is a strong feeling among the Algerians that even if the state is controlled by a few individuals, they have the power to bring down the government.
Tue, Apr 02, 2019March 06, 2019 00:30 IST
The resignation of Iran’s foreign minister, Javad Zarif, is a setback for reforms in the Islamic republic
Wed, Mar 06, 2019February 13, 2019 03:00 IST
Forty years after the Islamic Revolution, Iran’s regime is increasingly challenged by its people.
Wed, Feb 13, 2019December 17, 2018 00:40 IST
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948, holds lessons for a more equitable future.
Mon, Dec 17, 2018November 15, 2018 00:10 IST
New US sanctions can hurt Iran. But they also risk alienating young Iranians from America
Thu, Nov 15, 2018October 20, 2018 00:29 IST
The global movement is the unfinished business of the 21st century
Sat, Oct 20, 2018September 17, 2018 00:16 IST
US sanctions have pushed the country’s economy to the brink.
Mon, Sep 17, 2018August 02, 2018 00:10 IST
US has eschewed diplomatic solutions. Sanctions could cripple Tehran
Thu, Aug 02, 2018June 06, 2018 00:15 IST
On the Iran nuclear deal, players lack the moves to deal with a vexed issue
Wed, Jun 06, 2018May 10, 2018 00:09 IST
After Trump walkout from Iran pact, all actors in the Middle East are left with shrinking choices
Thu, May 10, 2018April 26, 2018 00:20 IST
President Trump seems set to end Iran nuclear deal. In Middle East, this is a poor time for tougher solutions
Thu, Apr 26, 2018March 16, 2018 00:09 IST
Trump’s sacking of Rex Tillerson portends further turmoil in US-Iran relations
Fri, Mar 16, 2018January 03, 2018 00:10 IST
The democratic future of Iran is still not in the hands of those who suffer for it on the streets.
Wed, Jan 03, 2018December 18, 2017 01:37 IST
In a world where no politician can be called a moral leader, we need to shine the light on the life and times of Martin Luther King Jr.
Mon, Dec 18, 2017September 12, 2017 00:04 IST
Stability in West Asia calls for US to build pragmatic ties with Iran.
Tue, Sep 12, 2017June 13, 2017 00:57 IST
Sectarian rivalries in the Middle East colour responses to terror attacks in Iran
Tue, Jun 13, 2017May 23, 2017 00:30 IST
By re-electing Hassan Rouhani, Iranians have chosen not just a president, but the way forward
Tue, May 23, 2017April 05, 2017 00:05 IST
With the rise of populist politicians, the need for rebels in ideas and action in the Socratic tradition is greater than ever
Wed, Apr 05, 2017March 09, 2017 00:00 IST
Trump’s policies will renew chances of a violent confrontation with Iran. This could strengthen hardliners and undercut moderates like Rouhani.
Thu, Mar 09, 2017