Abraham T Zere The lifting of UN sanctions will not solve Eritrea's problems Having gotten rid of international sanctions, the Eritrean regime is unlikely to change its repressive ways at home.
Max Walden Malaysia and Indonesia are bucking the global trend on democracy Across the world, democracy is in retreat, but that's not the case in Southeast Asia's two biggest Muslim countries.
Nick Dearden Amid Brexit chaos, Britain's political system finally implodes A second referendum could help ease the problem, but what Britain really needs is a radical economic transformation.
Mu Sochua There is still hope for Cambodia's democracy The international community has to pressure Cambodia to hold free and fair elections.
Hamid Dabashi What if Donald Trump is what America is all about? There is a widely accepted idea among some Americans that Trump does not reflect American values. They are wrong.
Sultan Barakat Normalising relations with Israel will not benefit Gulf states Normalisation at the expense of the Palestinians would only embolden Israel's government and anger the Arab street.
Ramzy Baroud&Romana Rubeo Israel's $72m 'war chest' to fight BDS arrives in Europe But every Israeli attempt to discredit the Palestinian boycott movement is helping it gain more supporters.
Arkady Dubnov What game is Russia playing in Afghanistan? Russia is seeking to re-assert itself as a major player in Afghanistan.
Avi Shlaim Brexit and Suez: A tale of two Tory fiascos Suez war was indisputably a fiasco, an act of imperial madness. So is Brexit.
Haythem Guesmi How not to solve Tunisia's extremism problem By silencing critics and expanding police powers, authorities are pushing Tunisian youths into extremism.
Igor Stiks While 'Europeanising' the Balkans, the EU 'Balkanised' itself It is time to admit the failure of the so-called Europeanisation of the Balkans.
Rachel Gilmer Where does the future of the American left lie? Ordinary Americans, not elected officials, will determine the future of progressive politics in the US.
Shafquat Rabbee Bangladesh moves towards a 'managed' election As the poll date nears, hopes for a free and fair election, and a democratic future, diminish further in Bangladesh.
Tafi Mhaka Are anti-gay witch hunts really protecting 'African values'? Homophobia, not homosexuality, is a western import to Africa.
Ross Darrell Feingold What should Asia expect from Trump after the US midterms? The US president is likely to pursue deals with China and North Korea which the Democrats are likely to back.