Prof. Tahir AbbasNation at the Crossroads: Harris, Trump, and the Politics of Identity.The speculative 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is a watershed moment in American politics, capturing both…17h ago17h ago
Prof. Tahir AbbasUnited in Division: PM Speech Seeks to Enflame Culture WarIn his recent address on extremism, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak utilised well-worn rhetorical strategies to portray an escalating threat…Mar 4Mar 4
Prof. Tahir AbbasThe Interplay of Islamophobia, Racism, and Right-Wing PopulismThe spectre of “Islamophobia” dominates many contemporary debates at the intersection of politics, culture, and religion. Far-right…Mar 3Mar 3
Prof. Tahir AbbasQuestioning the UK Government’s Radicalisation ReportThe UK government recently commissioned a report on radicalisation discourse, which offers some helpful critiques of the calibre of the…Dec 25, 2023Dec 25, 2023
Prof. Tahir AbbasUnmasking the Unseen Force: How Corporate Greed Amplifies InflationIn recent times, inflation has established its unwavering dominance in headlines, relentlessly driving up prices across various sectors…Sep 17, 2023Sep 17, 2023
Prof. Tahir AbbasThe World Cup Victory Kiss That Rocked SpainThe image was meant to portray triumph: Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales leaning in to kiss forward Jenni Hermoso on the…Aug 26, 20231Aug 26, 20231
Prof. Tahir AbbasPower Shifts: How the Global South is Reshaping the World OrderThe tides of global power are unmistakably shifting from the west to the east. The rise of the BRICS countries and other emerging powers is…Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
Prof. Tahir AbbasPakistan’s Turbulent Political History: Corruption, Coups, and Foreign MeddlingSince gaining independence, Pakistan’s political history has been defined by recurring cycles of instability involving military…Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
Prof. Tahir AbbasThe Corruption Quagmire: Pakistan’s Struggle for Transparency and AccountabilityA range of obscure and sinister events are emerging in Pakistan with the finding of corruption in relation to former Prime Minister Imran…Aug 6, 2023Aug 6, 2023
Prof. Tahir AbbasMan vs. Machine: Navigating the Ethics of AI in Creative WritingAs the world moves closer to an AI-powered reality, we face unprecedented challenges and quandaries. There is no doubt that the use of…Jul 15, 2023Jul 15, 2023
