'The adoption of a more transactional approach with the Taliban is imperative. Rather than pursuing lofty ideals of political inclusivity. This necessitates a focus on tangible, achievable goals that benefit Afghan civilians.'

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Our colleague @SarahTTeich is shortlisted to become one of Canada’s top 25 most influential lawyers. Her work on #Uyghurs , #Tigrayans , #Iranians , #Eritreans & other persecuted minorities has been groundbreaking.

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'The adoption of a more transactional approach with the Taliban is imperative. Rather than pursuing lofty ideals of political inclusivity. This necessitates a focus on tangible, achievable goals that benefit Afghan civilians.'

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#OPINION : Despite the lack of success in the efforts so far, engagement by #Muslim nations seems to be the only realistic avenue for bringing any sense of moderation to the #Taliban , writes Prof Azeem Ibrahim OBE arab.news/zkq9p

'It is crucial to recognize that the Taliban’s draconian measures are not rooted in Islamic law but rather stem from patriarchal Pashtun culture.'

My piece in Arab News

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#OPINION : The #Muslim world has a moral obligation to support #Afghan women in their pursuit of education and empowerment, writes Prof Azeem Ibrahim OBE arab.news/zkq9p

Not only does our report conclude that genocide is occurring in Sudan, but it exposes a network of state and non-state actors directly complicit in the genocide by funding and arming the perpetrators.

What comes next for #Iran 🇮🇷 after #Khamenei ? @kamranbokhari New Lines Institute offers a nuanced examination of potential pathways for regime change in Iran, providing valuable insights into the complex political dynamics at play.

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#OPINION : ASEAN’s failure to effectively address the crisis in #Myanmar underscores the need for greater international cooperation in upholding human rights and preventing mass atrocities, writes
Prof Azeem Ibrahim OBE #Rohingya arab.news/rwjxg

It will forever puzzle Scottish politics why anyone took this charlatan seriously & granting him access to the levers of power.

No objective truth or scientific fact will shake a fundamentalist. There's literally no limit to the nonsense they'll speak, the lies they'll tell or the derision they'll brave rather than question the faith around which they've organised their lives.

'The revival of NATO in earnest can only take place once Ukraine has joined,' argues Azeem Ibrahim. ow.ly/ezk230sBFOr

#Myanmar : intensified fighting & tensions in Rakhine State pose a grave threat to the civilian population.

Countries with influence must act now to protect all civilians & prevent another episode of horrendous persecution of Rohingya - Volker Türk

#OPINION : The international community must urgently come together to take meaningful action to protect the lives and rights of the people of #Myanmar and prevent any further escalations, writes Prof Azeem Ibrahim OBE #Rohingya arab.news/rwjxg

Finally NHS Scotland has paused puberty blockers for children. See my essay in The Herald on the immense damage this has done to vulnerable children. Nothing short of state sanctioned child abuse. 1/2

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Absolutely the right decision and long overdue.

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It was a pleasure to host a working dinner with Prof Azeem Ibrahim OBE/New Lines Institute in the presence of Central Asia Ambassadors.We delved into geopolitical significance and🇪🇺foreign policy priorities on the region.EU Delegation to Turkmenistan Faruk Kaymakcı Kazakh🇰🇿 Embassy in Brussels EU in UZBEKISTAN EU in Tajikistan

🚨BREAKING: A #genocide against non-Arab groups in #Darfur is happening now. One year since the war in #Sudan began, this crisis must no longer be ignored. #EyesOnDarfur

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