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NYU Has an Abu Dhabi Problem

NYU Has an Abu Dhabi Problem

The case of Matthew Hedges, the British academic sentenced to life in prison who has since been pardoned, is not the first event to put NYU’s Emirati venture in an awkward position — and it won’t be the last.
WSN Editorial Board November 26, 2018
The case of Matthew Hedges, the British academic sentenced to life in prison who has since been pardoned, is not the first event to put NYU’s Emirati venture in an awkward position — and it won’t be the last.
Nigeria Is Watching Us, and We Are Letting Them Down

Nigeria Is Watching Us, and We Are Letting Them Down

The United States needs to remember that the current leader of our country projects a strong and at times dangerous influence in Nigeria.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018
The United States needs to remember that the current leader of our country projects a strong and at times dangerous influence in Nigeria.
Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.
Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Copy Chief November 9, 2018
Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.
10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

SJP reclaims the meaning of BDS as a movement meant to deliver justice to Palestine.

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement for Palestinian human rights, otherwise known as BDS, refers to a movement launched by Palestinian civil society in 2005. Modeled...

Why Censoring Speech Is Necessary in the UAE

Why Censoring Speech Is Necessary in the UAE

The freedom of expression is restricted in the UAE and considering the structure of its governing body, it’s a necessary provision.
Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist November 1, 2018

The United Arab Emirates encourages students like myself to study abroad, not only to obtain knowledge that is unavailable within the country but also to amass experiences that...

India’s Rising #MeToo Movement

India’s Rising #MeToo Movement

Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court was far from the end of the #MeToo movement — just look at the recent push in India to hold sexual assaulters accountable.
Krishang Nadgauda, Contributing Writer October 30, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court was far from the end of the #MeToo movement — just look at the recent push in India to hold sexual assaulters accountable.
Against Non-Cooperation With NYU Tel Aviv

Against Non-Cooperation With NYU Tel Aviv

A current NYU Tel Aviv ambassador discusses why equating the Israeli government with the actions of NYU Tel Aviv and its students is misguided.
Jacob Hershiser, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
A current NYU Tel Aviv ambassador discusses why equating the Israeli government with the actions of NYU Tel Aviv and its students is misguided.
It’s Time for the U.S. to Stop Supporting the War in Yemen

It’s Time for the U.S. to Stop Supporting the War in Yemen

In light of the tragedy of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s brutal murder at the hand of the Saudi Arabian government, the U.S. must end their support of the Saudis in the human rights catastrophe of the Yemen Crisis.
Federica Cardamone, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
In light of the tragedy of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s brutal murder at the hand of the Saudi Arabian government, the U.S. must end their support of the Saudis in the human rights catastrophe of the Yemen Crisis.
Liberal at Home, Conservative Abroad

Liberal at Home, Conservative Abroad

Mert Erenel, Contributing Writer October 25, 2018
Why are the labels of "liberal" and "conservative" so unyielding? Read one writer's take on these seemingly arbitrary distinctions, supported by his experience as being considered liberal in his home country Turkey and conservative here at NYU.
Why NYU Needs to Support Students Who Serve

Why NYU Needs to Support Students Who Serve

Jeff Koo, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018
Several countries require their citizens to serve in the military. NYU, as a university with a large population of international students, should implement military service incentives for these students.
NYU’s Alternative Fact Finding Mission to Israel

NYU’s Alternative Fact Finding Mission to Israel

Jewish Voice for Peace October 23, 2018
The "NYU Fact Finding Mission to Israel and the Palestine Territories" isn't as innocuous as it seems — there's inherently an endorsement of unjust oppression.
We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism

We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism

If violence — and even death — have been tangible threats in the lives of journalists around the world, why do Journalism curricula not reflect that?
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor October 16, 2018
It is our duty as a nation with free speech to pay attention to the violence against journalists occurring internationally.