AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (Your Views)

Was the Egyptian uprising a success?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:47:52 GMT

Tell Al Jazeera whether you believe the revolution in Egypt has lived up to its expectations.

Will Islamists sweep Egypt's elections?

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:08:23 GMT

Share your comments and questions on the likely outcome of Egypt's historic upcoming vote.

Your Views: Lifespan blood

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:09:33 GMT

Is a blood test that claims to predict when you'll die a good idea? And would you want to know?

Your Views: Strauss-Kahn's legal troubles

Wed, 18 May 2011 08:40:30 GMT

How will sexual assault charges affect Strauss-Kahn's future at the helm of the IMF and in French politics?

Your Views: Al-Qaeda's future

Sun, 15 May 2011 13:54:16 GMT

After acknowledging the death of Osama bin Laden, will the late leader's group fade from history or re-assert its power?

Risking it all: Your views

Sun, 15 May 2011 13:53:14 GMT

Do the people featured in this special series have safer options to ensure their survival?

Bin Laden's death: Your views

Mon, 02 May 2011 12:41:02 GMT

What is your reaction to Sunday night's news that the al-Qaeda leader was killed in a raid involving the US military?

Your Views: Negotiating Gaddafi's exit

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:58:44 GMT

Should the Libyan rebels agree to a negotiated settlement with the Gaddafi regime that leaves any Gaddafi in power?

Libya uprising: Your views

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:13:21 GMT

The United Nations Security Council has authorised a no-fly zone resolution over Libya and "all necessary measures" - short of an invasion - to protect civilians and civilian centres, as Muammar Gaddafi remains defiant, vowing to retaliate for the intervention. What form of necessary measures do you think would take place? What are the implications for Libya and the region? Send us your views

Your views: Tunisia's uprising

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:12:29 GMT

A Tunisian court has dissolved the former ruling party of the country's deposed leader, the dismantling been one of the protesters’ main demands. The move came two days after the country’s interim prime minister announced a new government which will run the country until elections. Do you think the new interim government will run the country to recovery? Send us your views

Post Mubarak regime: Your views

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:11:14 GMT

Mubarak stepped down as the leader of Egypt after widespread anti-government demonstrations about unemployment, poverty and corruption. Egypt is headed by the ministry of defence which stated the army would not substitute a “legitimate government acceptable to the people”. Will the army lead to true democracy in Egypt? What is next for the Egyptians? Is the uprising in Egypt likely to impact other countries in the region? Give us your views.

State of the Union 2011: Your views

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:51:39 GMT

Barack Obama, the US president, has called on democrats and republicans to focus on a bipartisan approach to promote jobs, economic growth and innovation as he addressed the public in his annual State of the Union speech. He pledged investment in green energy, and to stop subsidising "yesterday's energy". What do you think of Obama’s speech? Will it help his leadership? Do you agree with his administration policies applied so far? Send us your views

Your views: Latest WikiLeaks release

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:50:45 GMT

WikiLeaks has released a massive trove of leaked US diplomatic cables detailing the opinions of various world leaders, repeated calls for a US attack on Iran, and requests for US diplomats to spy on officials of other countries. The White House described the leaks as "reckless and dangerous". Was WikiLeaks right to release the documents? Send us your views

Japan Earthquake: Your comments

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:40:38 GMT

A massive 8.9-magnitude earthquake, the biggest in 300 years in Japan, surpassing the Great Kanto quake of 1923, has hit the north-east of Japan, causing a four-metre tsunami along parts of the country’s coastline. It has killed thousands, sparked fires in several areas including Tokyo and in nuclear reactors, and resulted in extensive damage in the north of the country. Are you in Japan? Has the earthquake affected you? Send us your comments.

UK Multiculturalism: Your reaction

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:23:57 GMT

David Cameron, UK prime minister, in a speech to a security conference in Munich has said "State multiculturalism" in Britain has failed, encouraging different cultures to live separately from each other and the mainstream, and leaving young Muslims rootless and vulnerable to radicalisation. Do you live in Britain? What is your reaction to what the prime minister has said? What is to be done to better integrate immigrants in society and promote multiculturalism?

Iraq protesting: Your views

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:22:25 GMT

Iraqi demonstrators across Iraq, including Baghdad, are decrying improved government services, better pay and an end to corruption - eight years after the US-led invasion toppled the late Saddam Hussein. The biggest of the rallies was in 17 cities where 16 people were killed and a 130 wounded. Will Iraqis see an improvement in their daily lives? What should the government do to ensure this? Will stability be restored to Iraq? Send us your views.

Your views: Robert Gates visit to Afghanistan

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:20:27 GMT

Robert Gates, the US defence secretary, is visit to the Afghan capital, Kabul, to meet Hamid Karzai, the Afghan President, US troops and allied commanders at a time of widespread anger towards the US about civilian casualties. This anger threatens to hamper security and reconciliation efforts before the gradual drawdown of the 150,000 foreign troops, deployed in the country. What will the visit achieve? How will the two countries manage their security relationship?

US veto on UN settlements draft: Your reaction

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:25:19 GMT

The US has recently vetoed a UN Security Council resolution which would have condemned Israeli settlements as illegal, and called for an immediate halt to settlement building. All other 14 Security Council members voted in favour of the resolution, backed by the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO). What do you think of the US’s vetoing the resolution? How will this affect the chances of future peace talks? What lies ahead for the Palestinians and Israelis? Send us your reaction

New Zealand earthquake aftermath: Your comments

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:13:07 GMT

Hopes are fading of finding more survivors beneath collapsed buildings in Christchurch, New Zealand's second biggest city, after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake killed at least 113 people and left more than 300 missing. Officials have said rescue teams for 48 hours had pulled only bodies from collapsed buildings rubble, and that there was no communication with people trapped inside the rubble, reducing the chance of finding survivors. Send us your comments about the earthquake and the aftermath.

Libya's crisis: Your reaction

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:48:51 GMT

Angela Merkel and David Cameron have called on Muammar Gaddafi to step down as the EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to address the situation in Libya. This is while the Libyan rebel forces continue their fight to end the Libyan leader's 41 years in power, with more than a thousand people believed dead due to the attacks, and about 200,000 others displaced by the fighting. Should the world community do more now to end Libya’s crisis? What should be done? Send us your reaction.

Obesity, a global problem: Your views

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:10:12 GMT

More than half a billion men and women are clinically obese, a report backed by the World Health organisation (WHO), says. The figures, released recently, are nearly double those of 1980, leading doctors to say that a "tsunami of obesity" is unfurling across the world. What role should be played by governments and health-care systems in rich and developing countries to combat obesity? What measures are to be taken by the individual and community to overcome the problem? Send us your views.

Your views: Sudan's momentous decision

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:19:02 GMT

Omer al-Bashir, Sudan’s president, has issued a republican decree accepting Southern Sudan referendum final results, which officially supports the separation of the South into an independent state. North and South Sudan are currently engaged in talks to resolve a set of post-referendum issues, including sharing of oil revenues, borders' demarcation, and the contested oil-rich Abyei region. What message would you send to South and North Sudan after secession? Give us your views.

Libya's crisis: Your reaction

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:07:32 GMT

Barack Obama has insisted that the Libyan leader should step down from power and leave, saying he is keeping all options - including military, to respond to the Libyan crisis. He also asserted that all those who perpetrate violence against civilians would be held accountable. Do you think Obama’s speech is going to affect what the Libyan leader chooses to do? Should the world community do more now to end Libya’s crisis? What should be done? Send us your reaction

Mardan suicide blast: Your views

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:38:55 GMT

A suicide bomber has killed at least 30 soldiers and injured 18 others inside an army recruitment centre in northwest Pakistan in the town of Mardan. It is the second in 48 hours to hit the region. The army has staged multiple offensives recently in Pakistan’s northwest, aimed at taking out the Pakistani Taliban, which is linked to the Afghan Taliban. How can Pakistan achieve stability in conflict zones? How can the country win its war against the Taliban? Give us your views.

Lebanon's political crisis: Your views

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:08:29 GMT

Hundreds of people supporting Saad Hariri, Lebanon's caretaker, held violent demonstrations, taking part in a "day of rage" over the possible election of Najib Mikati, nominated by Hezbollah, for the post of prime minister. He gained 68 votes to Hariri's 60, putting the Hezbollah-led opposition in a position to form a government. Many fear Lebanon’s political tensions could lead to its violent division. What can be done to resolve the outstanding political crisis in the country? Send us your views.

Academics boycotting college:Your reaction

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:58:24 GMT

About 165 Israeli professors have signed a petition calling for a boycott of a contentious college in the occupied West Bank, noting that they aim to hasten end of occupation. But Israel’s education minister called the petition a “provocation”, saying the more the academics boycott, the more he will build up the settlement. What are the chances of returning to peace talks? Will the two-state solution be a reality? What lies ahead for the Palestinians and Israelis? Give us your reaction.

Egypt in crisis: Your reaction

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:34:25 GMT

Hundreds of thousands of Egyptian demonstrators in Cairo and other cities, protesting for more than two weeks now, continue to call for Mubarak to leave office immediately despite the government saying that it will not “tolerate” protesting any longer. On the other hand, Egyptian labour unions have gone on a nationwide strike. What do you think will resolve the crisis? What is next for Egypt? Will Egypt’s uprising impact other countries in the region?

Al-Sadr's backing Iraq's government: Your views

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:15:48 GMT

Moqtada al-Sadr, anti-US Shia Iraqi cleric, has said he will support Iraq's government, urging it to ensure all US forces left Iraq by the end of the year. But US and Iraqi officials admitted security forces are not yet ready to protect Iraq's borders. How vital is al-Sadr's support in securing Iraq's new government? Will he succeed in achieving this? What is the way forward for Iraq's security and unity?

Clinton's Gulf states trip: Your views

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:37:07 GMT

Hillary Clinton, the US secretary of state, has started in Abu Dhabi a five-day trip of Gulf allies in a bid to rally support for tighter sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme. Iran says its nuclear programmes are for peaceful purposes only. What do you think her trip will achieve? Do you think it will make any difference? Do you think tighter sanctions will have any effect on what Iran chooses to do?

What hope is there for peace in Darfur?

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:35:09 GMT

Sudan's President, Omar al-Bashir, has said he will take western Darfur peace talks to Darfur and deal decisively with the rebels if no deal is reached in Doha peace talks, a day before his delegation withdrew from the talks. The well armed rebel movement, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), says al-Bashir's speech is "a declaration of war." Will government local talks with the Darfurians in west Sudan finally resolve the conflict? What will be the way for peace? Send us your views.

Asian Cup puts spotlight on Qatar 2022

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:17:46 GMT

Following the decision to award the World Cup 2022 to Qatar in December, the spotlight has been on the Gulf state during January's Asian Cup. Japan beat Australia 1-0 in the final but thousands of fans were left furious after ticket-holders were denied access to the match. Should Qatar's ability to host the World Cup be judged on the success of this tournament? And after their quarter-final exit, can Qatar's team become good enough to win any of their matches in 2022?

Disbanding the Palestinian Authority: Your views

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:10:34 GMT

Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, has said if no peace deal can be agreed with Israel and the international community does not approve a Palestinian state, he may dissolve his governing body, and if this did not happen he would seek US and UN recognition for a Palestinian state. What do you think of what Abbas has said? Where will it lead? Are you concerned about what he said? What does it mean for Palestinians? Give us your views.

Stopping drug gangs: Your views

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:40:46 GMT

At least 44 people have been killed in six days of violence as Brazilian soldiers and police crackdown on violent drug gangs. The police said they controlled the Vila Cruzeiro shanty town after battling drug dealers regrouped there to disrupt a police pacification programme which aims at improving security and the rule of law in Rio. Will Rio’s pacification programme achieve its goals? Should other countries opt for similar programmes? How best can the world tackle drug gangs?

Nato's Afghanistan exit strategy:Your views

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:15:27 GMT

Nato has said on the final day of its summit in Lisbon it will start to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan next year, transferring military command there to national forces security by the end of 2014. Yet Rasmussen, Nato secretary- general, has said the alliance will maintain a military presence in the country beyond 2014, mostly in a supporting role. How significant is the exit strategy in your view? Will it work to bring security when Nato leaves? What is next for Afghanistan?

Your views: 2010 hot spots and weak spots

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:28:25 GMT

The world has said farewell to 2010, a troubled and eventful year with political and economic gridlock haunting US, major reforms set up by the European Union (EU), uncertainties rising in the Middle East, and tensions soaring on the Korean Peninsula. As 2010 closed, how will you pinpoint the year’s most important hot and weak events from a personal stand point? How do you feel about those twelve months?

Aids prevention: Your views

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:50:29 GMT

World Aids Day, marked on December 1, is an international day to raise awareness about HIV and Aids globally. More than 25 million people have died from Aids since 1981. Africa has over 14 million Aids orphans, with women at the end of 2008 accounting for 50% of all adults living with HIV world wide. What more should be done globally to raise awareness about HIV and Aids, increase access to treatment and prevention services? How could the international community unite to achieve prevention of the Aids pandemic?

Your views: Mexico's drug war

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:40:14 GMT

Voters in 14 of Mexico's 31 states head to the polls on Sunday amid heightened violence by drug cartels. At least three candidates have been assassinated in the run-up to the regional ballot, which is increasingly seen as a referendum on the handling of the country's drug war. Are you in Mexico? How is the drug war impacting the country? How can drug cartels be combated?

Your Reaction: World Cup bids winners

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:48:08 GMT

Sepp Blatter, president of FIFA, has announced that Russia and Qatar are selected to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup respectively. Russia has deafeted England and joint bids from Spain-Portugal and Holland-Belgium. Qatar has beaten bids from South Korea, Japan Australia and US; both countries will be hosting football biggest tournament for the first time. Do you live in Russia or Qatar? Do you agree with FIFA’s decision? How will the World Cup impact Russia and Qatar?

Your views: Is trouble brewing on the border?

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:53:15 GMT

North Korea has fired dozens of artillery shells onto a South Korean island, killing two civilians and two marines, and prompted an increase in regional tension. In what appeared to be one of the most serious border incidents since the 1950-53 war, South Korea's government convened in an underground war room during the incident. Could this escalate into a bigger conflict? Send us your views.

Mending US-Muslim relations: Your views

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:56:16 GMT

Speaking in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, Obama has sought to mend US relations with the Islamic world. The speech was part of his continuing outreach to Muslims, an effort he began last year in Cairo by calling for a “new beginning “ in US-Muslim relations after tensions over the 9/11 attacks and the US former administration's response to them. How significant is his speech in your view? What can be done to mend US-Muslim relations? Give us your views.

Iraq's power-sharing deal: Your views

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:54:12 GMT

Galal Talabani, the Iraqi president has formally asked Nouri al-Maliki to form a new government. The move gives al-Maliki one month in which to negotiate more potential hurdles as he hands out ministerial portfolios to Iraq’s various political factions. Will this conclude in forming a comprehensive effective government? Will it attain national reconciliation? Give us your views.

Backing Mid-East peace: Your views

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:51:20 GMT

Obama’s General Assembly speech urged the international community to mobilise behind the US-led peace process, calling on Palestinians to “reconcile with a secure Israel”, and their friends to implement the Arab Peace Plan’s proposed normalisation with Israel. He has said Israel’s partial settlement moratorium “should” be extended, and that talks “press on until completed”. Does Obama’s peace urge have any chance of succeeding? What can be done to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East? Give us your views.

Your views: Israel's loyalty oath

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:50:49 GMT

The Israeli cabinet has approved a controversial proposal requiring new non-Jewish immigrants to pledge loyalty to the "Jewish and democratic" state of Israel. What will the Israeli government achieve with the new citizenship law? How will it affect the country's Arab minority and the 'right of return'? And what are the implications of the loyalty oath on the Middle East peace talks? Send us your reaction

Your views: Should the US have intervened to stop torture?

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:50:19 GMT

Among the 400,000 classified US documents released to Al Jazeera there are numerous reports which detail allegations of torture on Iraqis by Iraqi security forces. Should the US military have done more to close down the torture chambers and bring those responsible to justice?

Could Hariri tribunal trigger sectarian strife?

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:49:59 GMT

Saad al-Hariri, the Lebanese prime minister, has called for calm in the wake of Hezbollah's announcement that some members of the group will be implicated in the murder of his father, Rafiq al-Hariri. The UN-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon that is investigating the murder could issue its first round of indictments later this year. How important is the tribunal for Lebanon?

Pakistan's attacks: Your views

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:48:26 GMT

Suspected twin suicide blasts have killed at least 50 people and injured many others at a government compound in northwest Pakistan, officials said. The region has seen continual violence recently as Pakistan’s government battled Taliban and other pro-Taliban groups on the border with Afghanistan. What are the implications of the situation? How can further violence and retaliation be avoided in Pakistan? Is a new approach in dealing with the Taliban needed? Give us your views.

Aung San Suu Kyi's release: Your views

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:47:47 GMT

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest. The 65-year-old, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991, has spent 15 of the past 21 years in detention. How do you feel about her release? Do you think Myanmar's ruling generals will try to use her release to win some international legitimacy? How relevant is Aung San Suu Kyi today? What will her release mean for Myanmar?

Should more AU troops be sent to Somalia?

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:47:11 GMT

Guinea and Djibouti are planning to send troops to bolster an African Union (AU) peacekeeping force charged with protecting the transitional government in Somalia. Al-Shabab, along with a number of other anti-government groups, controls much of southern and central Somalia, as well as most of Mogadishu. What will more AU troops mean for Somalia and the wider region?

Your views: 50 years of African independence

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:46:59 GMT

This year 17 African nations are celebrating 50 years of independence from European domination. What have been the greatest success stories - and the greatest failures - of these post-independence years? How has colonialism shaped Africa? What would you like to see happen on the continent in the next 50 years? What are the biggest challenges facing it and how can Africa overcome them?

Archbishop Tutu retires: Your views

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:42:40 GMT

Archbishop Tutu, often described as South Africa’s ‘conscience’ will bow out of public life today on his 79^th birthday. The South African Nobel Peace Prize laureate became a global figure for using his church pulpit to help bring down apartheid, and since becoming the voice of reconciliation in a number of regional conflicts. Have you met him? How did he impress you? What were his achievements for his country and for the African continent as a whole? Give us your views.