Archive - The International Correspondent

Charting a Realistic Future For Syria

Rushed elections risk deepening divisions; gradual reforms can build a united Syria. The lessons of Iraq underline the need for a pragmatic and patient…

Jan 9 •

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

November 2024

My Recommendations to the German Parliament

Strategies for a free and thriving Middle East

Nov 8, 2024 •

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

October 2024

August 2024

Saving Yolo Art Center

The Yolo Art Center is more than just a building; it is a home away from home for many.

Aug 6, 2024 •

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

April 2024

Defending Jordan's Sovereignty is Not a Betrayal, but a Necessity

This isn't about choosing between Israel and Iran; it's about preventing Jordan from becoming a casualty of regional power plays, much like Lebanon…

Apr 24, 2024 •

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

March 2024

Navigating the Crossroads

Iraq is faced with a critical choice: succumb to expanding Iranian influence or pursue its own interests and sovereignty.

Mar 6, 2024 •

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

September 2023

The New Middle East Twenty-two Years Post-9/11

The political and socioeconomic experiment that is the Middle East is reaching critical mass as Western nations are increasingly less interested in…

Sep 11, 2023 •

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

August 2023

What the Middle East Gets Wrong About Freedom of Speech

The opinions of a free country’s citizenry don’t always (or even often) reflect those of the government, and that’s the entire point.

Aug 16, 2023 •

The Rubin Report: Why do youth hate the U.S.?

"The founding of America was about ideals, and we've seen it function for 300 years. I think it's really worth preserving."

Aug 7, 2023 •

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

Taliban Abuses Worsen as World Turns a Blind Eye

Empowering journalists inside Afghanistan who are brave enough to report on the Taliban’s abuses is more important now than ever.

Aug 2, 2023 •

Ahmad Mansoor Ramizy

July 2023

The American Dream vs The Iraqi Dream

America does not have a single culture, but still conveys a sense of unity rooted in the freedom and opportunities it presents; it’s not so bad for…

Jul 27, 2023 •

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