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War Tragedies in the Middle East

We live in a time which is less optimistic than just three or four decades ago. That time, there were disarmament plans and agreements for the...

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NATO’s New Chief

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s time of service is over next week, on Tuesday 1 October 2024, after ten years at the helm. Many are glad,...

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Learning from Alternatives in Education

When I in the early 1970s be­gan my studies in education at the regional university col­lege in Lillehammer, Norway, it was a brand new institution,...

21.09.2024 80

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The School in Question

We are living in a time of significant changes in thinking, behaviour, and approaches across many sectors, particularly education and health....

12.09.2024 60

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Schools and Communities

We want our education systems to be integral parts of a country’s foundations, philosophy, and communities, including geographical and economic...

06.09.2024 50

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Lessons in Comparative Education

Last week, I concluded my article by calling for a redefinition of the Western education model—the urban, middle-class model that has dominated many...

29.08.2024 100

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Every School Day Must Be Pleasant

For many thousands of children worldwide, the first school day took place this week. Young children, feeling as though they are coming of age, eagerly...

22.08.2024 30

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On the Way up the Hill

First, congratulations on Pakistan Independence Day, 14 August 2024. Many achievements have been made in Pakistan over the last 77 years, despite...

15.08.2024 20

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Thankful for Education

Those of us who have had the opportunity to attend school—not just primary and secondary school, but also higher education—are privileged and...

08.08.2024 50

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Kinder Education to Learn Better

We are still enjoying the school summer holidays, whether we are pupils, teachers, parents, other relatives, or community mem­bers. Some may even be...

01.08.2024 10

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Peace First

What are the most important things that we can do to secure development and prosperity in the world? It is simply to end the wars. It is peace first...

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Democracy Needs Constant Renewal

For democracy to be dynamic and relevant, it has to change and renew itself constantly, depending on country, time, current issues, international...

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Do We Criticize Others to Look Better ...

The Islamic New Year, according to the Hijri Calendar, has just begun with the month of Muharram. It is a sombre time, especially the first ten days...

11.07.2024 30

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Admitting Mistakes and Correcting Wrongs

Why is it so difficult to admit mistakes? Even so when we know that most, or probably all great inventions in the world were finally made after dozens...

04.07.2024 40

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Material and Immaterial Worlds

In an integrated society, there should be harmony between the material and immaterial worlds, between the superstructure and the concrete life. It is...

27.06.2024 60

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Trends in European Politics

The recent European Union elections, which resulted in about a third of the support going to the right-wing parties in many countries, show that the...

21.06.2024 30

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Right-Wingers in European Politics

The European Union elections last weekend in the 27 EU member countries have in many ways changed Europe with further international impact as the...

13.06.2024 30

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Implementing Education Change

In several recent articles, I have discussed important education issues prompted by the new concept of ‘Education Emergency,’ adopted by the...

06.06.2024 100

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When Expanding Education

When we talk about getting the out-of-school children into ordinary schools or giving them some other kind of basic education, we need to be realistic...

30.05.2024 100

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Securing Education for All

The government is taking measures to improve the education situation in Pakistan, which has been termed an ‘Education Emergency’, and last week,...

24.05.2024 100

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New Education for All

There is an ‘Education Emergency’ in Pakistan, according to top leaders, including the PM, chief ministers, and others. When they use such strong...

17.05.2024 100

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The Dreams We Dream Together

I have borrowed the heading for my article today from the renowned Swedish writer Niklas Rådström’s latest book entitled ‘Drömmerna vi...

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Only Negotiations Can End Wars

Last week, I wrote about the problem of allowing one of the fighting partners to win a war - a problem for both the winning and the losing side. In...

02.05.2024 80

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Let’s Stop the Wars

In our time, people have become disillusioned about the fact that ‘even’ the advanced European countries still have wars on their soil, and still...

26.04.2024 60

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Time to Plan for Peace

Just before Eid, Dr. Evelin Lindner held her annual public lecture at the University of Oslo, Norway, which is the main hub of the Humiliation and...

21.04.2024 20

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Traditions, and New Ways

As Eid ul Fitr is celebrated, it is a good time to reflect on old foundations, tradi­tions and new ways. Most things remain the same, but some...

13.04.2024 10

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New Palestine for All

I have read many articles, and written some, too, about the tragic Israel-Pal­estine War in Gaza following Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel on 7...

04.04.2024 60

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So Close We Were

Sondre Lerche (41) is a pop­ular and productive Norwe­gian songwriter and singer, who lives in USA and Norway and writes in the languages of both...

28.03.2024 20

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We become what we do

I have borrowed the words in the ti­tle of today’s article from the ancient Greek philosopher and polymath Ar­istotle (384-322 BC). He said that...

21.03.2024 100

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Change Through Praise

In earlier articles, I have discussed issues which I see as wrong in our world, and things we let drift un­resolved. But when we analyse issues and...

14.03.2024 30

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When Problems Drift Unresolved

The world has never had as much scientific knowledge, advanced technologies, administrative sys­tems and wealth as today. Yet, we still let many...

08.03.2024 40

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Failure of the UN and NATO to Build Peace

We live in a time when there is reason to question the international, regional and national cooperation and defence organizations in preventing...

29.02.2024 100

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Research for Peace and Development

Sometimes, researchers in the social sciences, and also in other fields, play significant roles, not only in academia, for students and colleagues...

22.02.2024 60

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Everything is Politics – but Politics is ...

Last week, I wrote in my article entitled ‘Under the same Roof’ about the many things we human beings have in common, either we are royal or...

15.02.2024 70

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Under the same Roof

We live in a time with high mi­gration, including voluntary, labour, and forced migration. Also, many people travel for vacation and business, and we...

08.02.2024 10

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Unworthy Wars

We live in a competitive world, a time when inequality and fight for profit and power grow, when prices and inflation go up, and when the poor become...

01.02.2024 50

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WEF and the Term of Rebuilding Trust

The World Economic Forum (WEF) just held its Annual Meet­ing in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme ‘Rebuilding Trust’. The theme implies that...

25.01.2024 40

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Rebuilding trust – is there still time?

The World Economic Forum (WEF) holds its 54th Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week. The theme this year, amidst political, institutional,...

18.01.2024 30

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New Year with new and old issues

When a new calendar begins, it is common to take stock of the year that is ending and set out some resolutions for the year, with thoughts and wonders...

11.01.2024 30

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It is in giving that we receive

It was Saint Francis of Assisi (1181/82-1226) who said: ‘It is giving that we receive’. He lived by his own words, having been born into a wealthy...

03.01.2024 20

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Making 2024 an Annus Mirabilis

27.12.2023 20

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Christmas is coming

Christmas is about change, hope and peace, and it is about family, friends, and food, as all big holidays are, in Islam, Christianity and other...

20.12.2023 10

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Nobel Prize at a high price

Last week was the Nobel Prize Week, culminating on 10 December, the International Human Rights Day, with the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony and Banquet in...

14.12.2023 50

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New ways for Israel-Palestine peace

06.12.2023 60

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