Category: IAD Op-Eds

Qatar has used the World Cup to stifle criticism of its authoritarian monarchy, with the help of Western investors and public figures – a boycott is the only ethical option. On November 20 the World Cup in Qatar will begin, in a display of political and economic soft power, and a demonstration of the country’s…

Eight months after Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine began, 236 global companies still conduct business-as-usual in Russia.  Shortly after Russia began its illegal invasion of Ukraine, on 28 February 2022, the Chief Executive Leadership Institute at Yale University published a list monitoring well over 1,200 global companies and their presence in Russia. Initially a simple list of…

A month after the death of Mahsa Amini, people continue to protest against the Iranian authorities. They call for democracy and for the abolishment of the moral police. Iranian authorities have answered with violence.  Among the many unjust responses from the regime are the arresting of several journalists. A report from the Committee To Protect Journalists shows…

Since the start of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) has paid over €63bn to Russia for fossil fuels (source). In the same period, the EU has provided Ukraine with only €1.5bn in military support, pledging only another €500 million at the end of May 2022 (source). The EU is therefore funding…