Hafsa Kara-Mustapha

Hafsa Kara-Mustapha is a journalist, political analyst and commentator with a special focus on the Middle East and Africa. She has worked for the FT group and Reuters and her work has been published in the Middle East magazine, Jane's Foreign report, El Watan and a host of international publications. A regular pundit on TV and radio, Hafsa can regularly be seen on RT and Press TV.

How Algeria (yes, Algeria!) could hold key to Syrian peace Opinion
In April of this year, reports emerged in the Algerian media that intense diplomatic efforts were being deployed by Algiers to diffuse ongoing tensions between Syria and Turkey.
Aug 7, 2016 12:31
US air raids in Libya: Who really benefits? Opinion
Last month protests erupted in Libya over French military operations conducted inside the country without local authorities' consent. On Monday, Libyan officials said with much fanfare and pride the US had started bombing Sirte.
Aug 2, 2016 11:16
The failure of political Islam Opinion
Perhaps all 'start of centuries' are characterized by upheaval and turmoil. Across the Arab world, the events of the early 20th century would go on to shape the region for decades, well into the following millennium.
Jun 8, 2016 14:29
Is a return to peace in Libya really worth it? Opinion
“We will achieve peace, even if we have to fight for it.” American President Dwight Eisenhower’s famous words continue to resonate to this day.
May 10, 2016 15:52
A tale of two protests: Icelanders take to the street, Britons take to keyboards Opinion
Revelations that British Prime Minister David Cameron profited from his late father's investment in the offshore haven of Panama set social media platforms alight last week.
Apr 12, 2016 14:51
ISIS plans for mini-Caliphate gains momentum Opinion
According to ISIS, the Caliphate needs to spread from Iraq all the way to the Atlantic. The terror network that emerged in Iraq in the aftermath of the US-led invasion of 2003, is moving West after establishing a firm base in Libya.
Mar 21, 2016 12:17
The Donald phenomenon: Opinions from the Arab Street Opinion
'The Arab Street', otherwise known as Arab public opinion, is believed to encapsulate the general mood of some 300m people on the globe bound by a common language and cultural traits.
Mar 10, 2016 12:56
What matters most: Human rights or the rights of Western governments? Opinion
It seemed unthinkable that after the Iraq tragedy and the ensuing chaos that followed the 2003 US-led war there would ever be any support for another attack on an Arab country.
Feb 18, 2016 13:41
Should Iran be wary of doing business with the French? Opinion
There was something admittedly disconcerting about Iran's wish to have Italian nude statues covered during Iranian president Hassan Rouhani's Roman visit last week.
Feb 1, 2016 10:12
Is Hezbollah the real game-changer on Syrian battlefield? Opinion
Lebanon buried one of its most notable war heroes this week among silence from Western capitals and much clamor across the Middle East.
Dec 22, 2015 16:49

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