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Mahir Ali is an Australia-based journalist. He writes regularly for several Pakistani publications, including Newsline.

Opinion, Viewpoint »

[10 Aug 2006 | Comments Off | ]
Pity the Nation, Again

When will Israel realise that security against attackers and intruders can only be achieved in the context of a comprehensive peace settlement that guarantees a secure Palestinian state, rather than by devouring its neighbours’ children.

Opinion, Viewpoint »

[8 Jul 2006 | Comments Off | ]
Songs of Protest

The bubbling discontentment amongst Americans against the Iraq war may “derive from the incompetent manner in which it has been handled rather than the illegality and immorality,” writes Mahir Ali, but even this “is a small step in the right direction.”

Opinion, Viewpoint »

[8 Jun 2006 | Comments Off | ]

As Tripoli emerges from the diplomatic doghouse, Washington says other recalcitrant states should follow Libya’s lead.

Opinion, Viewpoint »

[9 May 2006 | Comments Off | ]
In the Line of Fire?

There is a clear and present danger that Iran is next on the American agenda.

News & Politics »

[12 Mar 2006 | Comments Off | ]
Beyond Satire

Western and Muslim xenophobia fuels the cartoon controversy and alienates both sides further.

Opinion, Viewpoint »

[3 Feb 2006 | Comments Off | ]

Is anyone wondering if women make better rulers than men?

Opinion, Viewpoint »

[6 Nov 2005 | Comments Off | ]
Next Target: Tehran?

Will Tehran be brought to heel by the US just as Baghdad, despite the fact that the IAEA has failed to unearth any incriminating evidence against Iran of violating the NPT?

Opinion, Viewpoint »

[12 Oct 2005 | Comments Off | ]

Is Israel’s recent pullout from Gaza a turning point or is it mserely a deceptive confidence-building measure aimed at scuttling any prospects of a viable Palestinian state?

Arts & Culture »

[4 Jul 2005 | Comments Off | ]
King Dethroned

Black or white, guilty or innocent, is Michael Jackson bad, dangerous or just off-the-wall?

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[5 May 2005 | Comments Off | ]
The Unholy Trinity

First Blair, then Bush – now Benedict… God help us, writes Mahir Ali.