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About Tasbiah Akhtar

Tas has a degree in Arabic studies from the University of Manchester. Having completed internships with prominent think tanks such as the Quilliam Foundation and the Media Standards Trust, she is now responsible for Social Media and Publicity to launch the 2012 London MENA Film Festival.

A Muslim’s Reaction To ‘Innocence of Muslims’: ‘Well, So Fucking What?’

A Muslim’s Reaction To ‘Innocence of Muslims’: ‘Well, So Fucking What?’

Islam is constantly attacked. Muslims must learn to ignore productions similar to ‘Innocence of Muslims’ and retort with..

September 17, 2012 with 7 Comments
A Revolution On Sexual Violence In Egypt

A Revolution On Sexual Violence In Egypt

Talk of democracy, civil liberties, and human rights should not be carried out in vain; Egyptians need to come out and speak up against the..

June 29, 2012 with 4 Comments
Arab Uprisings, Ethnic Minorities & A New Jewish Diaspora?

Arab Uprisings, Ethnic Minorities & A New Jewish Diaspora?

In theory, the concept of diversifying and unifying Arab populations along religious and ethnic lines is a positive vision for a new Middle..

March 26, 2012 with 0 Comments
Mubarak’s Egypt Without Mubarak

Mubarak’s Egypt Without Mubarak

The identity and the role of the military is so deeply embedded in the Egyptian Republic that ultimately the military may well play a..

March 12, 2012 with 0 Comments
Syrian Intervention – Everyone’s Crisis

Syrian Intervention – Everyone’s Crisis

A military Syrian intervention is not a viable option. he U.S. and the UK have maintained that military intervention in Syria is unlikely..

February 27, 2012 with 0 Comments
The Negotiator: Qatar And War On Iran

The Negotiator: Qatar And War On Iran

Qatar has, so far, tactically appeased both America and Iran with its views on the Iranian nuclear programme. atar has spent the last few..

February 15, 2012 with 0 Comments
Muslims Should Support Israel

Muslims Should Support Israel

The case for Israel – from the Muslim perspective. ou will not meet many Muslims who support self-determination for the Jewish people and..

February 7, 2012 with 0 Comments
A Female Touch To The Arab Uprisings

A Female Touch To The Arab Uprisings

She is the Muslim, the soldier, the protester, the journalist, the volunteer, the citizen. he strong theme of women’s participation in..

January 19, 2012 with 0 Comments
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