Opinion

Opinion pieces on JPI offer readers a glimpse into the writer’s personal perspective and viewpoints. They are deliberately subjective, aiming to persuade and advocate for a particular position, often employing rhetoric or evoking emotion. Our writers often use their own experiences, research, or analysis to support their opinions and build a compelling case.

Aung San Suu Kyi Won’t Speak Up for This Human Rights Abuse

Mireia Triguero Roura April 8, 2015

Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to the media following a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Ban...

Why Is Israel Losing the Public Relations War?

Deganit Perez April 2, 2015

A demonstrator displays a sign reading "Boycott Israel, racist state" outside the Belgian foreign affairs building during a protest in...

Buhari Victory: What it Means for Nigeria

Elizabeth Bennett April 1, 2015

Muhammadu Buhari speaks during the presidential primary of the party in Lagos. Picture by Pius Utomi Ekpei | AFP via...

Libya: The Islamic State’s Pivot Point

Jordan Clifford March 27, 2015

Fighters for Libya's interim government rejoice after winning control of the Kadhafi stronghold of Bani Walid. Picture by Magharebia |...

Ukraine Troll Armies

Paul Mutter March 23, 2015

The Ukrainian government, in an attempt to counter the narrative of the Russian-backed rebels, announced last month that it would...

Power to the Oppressor: The Venezuelan-Security Council Paradox

Jesus Miguel Casado March 21, 2015

U.N. representatives for Venezuela, including Foreign Minister Rafael Ramirez, right, celebrate after being elected to the Security Council. Picture by...

How the Republicans Might Have Accidentally Helped Obama Get Closer to a Deal with Iran

Roma Parhad March 19, 2015

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Picture by Maxim Malinovsky | AFP/Getty Images After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu’s March...