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…3 min read·Mar 4, 2024----
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…3 min read·Mar 3, 2024----
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…2 min read·Dec 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…3 min read·Sep 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…2 min read·Aug 26, 2023--1--1
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…4 min read·Aug 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…3 min read·Aug 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…7 min read·Aug 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…4 min read·Jul 15, 2023----
Prof. Tahir AbbasThe Language of Education: The Proposed Shift in the Netherlands and Its ImplicationsThe Government of the Netherlands is deliberating on the introduction of a legislative provision that aims to curtail the predominance of…7 min read·Jun 21, 2023----