Thoughts Lead the World
Opinion by Dr Hichem Karoui As we watch on TV day after day reports of Israeli occupation army atrocities in Gaza, the memories of these awful days will be difficult to erase. And the fascist coalition that supported Netanyahu’s criminal invasion, led by Biden, Sunak, and Macron, will be remembered as complicit in the genocide….
Two Chapters From My Forthcoming Book About Post-Brexit Britain Dedication To the British people Respect and admiration. 1. George Orwell: “Freedom is the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” 2. J.K. Rowling: “It is our choices…that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” 3. C.S. Lewis: “Hardships…
GEW Assessment Report by Dr Hichem Karoui While Arab Gulf countries, after vying for Arab leadership, seemed powerless as they watched the ongoing Israeli attack on Gaza passively, one of the most telling indicators of Egypt’s changing role is its stance on the Palestinian issue. President Sisi’s refusal to support a US-Israeli initiative to transfer…
Néo-fascisme « à la française » par Hichem Karoui Lorsque les vues d’un gouvernement sur la laïcité contredisent les principes démocratiques, lorsqu’il restreint la liberté d’expression et de pratique des croyances religieuses de la minorité la plus importante du pays tout en permettant à la haine de l’extrême droite envers les immigrés, les musulmans, les…
They Used Fascists and Used Nazis to Build Their Criminal State On the Sacred Land of Palestine Research Paper by: Dr Hichem Karoui (Special to GEW). Historical context provides a foundation for understanding complex relationships, a point emphasised in E.H. Carr’s “What is History?” (Carr, 1961). To understand the relationship between Mussolini’s Italy and Revisionist…
“Israel has the right to self-defence!” by Hichem Karoui Journalism students enrolled at Western institutions are instructed in the principles of professionalism. This entails respecting all sides of any issue and ensuring fair and balanced reporting. Moreover, adherence to ethical guidelines is emphasised, emphasising maintaining neutrality to uphold objectivity and prevent biased coverage. However, when…
by Hichem Karoui The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a longstanding and deeply-rooted issue in the Middle East, mired in historical, political, and religious complexities. However, on October 7, 2023, an event occurred that would prove to be a significant turning point in the region’s geopolitical landscape. At its inception, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was based on…
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD6) by Dr Hichem Karoui Introduction Tunisia inspired the globe when it became the cradle of the Arab Spring in January 2011. The overthrow of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali raised optimism that the country was on the road to authentic democratic administration. However, Tunisia’s democratic experience has been far from…
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD5) By: Dr Hichem Karoui A XXIth Century Social Scientist’s Cogitations Throughout history, dating back to the 7th century, the Arab and Islamic world has witnessed the emergence of numerous legends, often rooted in fanciful or illogical narratives and, in some cases, outright falsehoods. These legends have often been predicated on…