Raghid Nahhas

Raghid Nahhas is a retired scientist/public servant. He is a bilingual writer, editor, translator and publisher. www.raghidnahhas.com

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'Like us': Australia’s uneasy dance with immigration

'Like us': Australia’s uneasy dance with immigration

Over dinner on a recent group tour in Australia, conversation turned to the wave of anti-immigration demonstrations and political statements that have flared across the country.

Israel and its allies: When friendship means silence

Israel and its allies: When friendship means silence

Israel frequently presents itself as a nation surrounded by hostility, relying on close alliances with Western countries for both security and legitimacy.

Israel, the 'only democracy in the Middle East' – How to win elections and erase people

Israel, the 'only democracy in the Middle East' – How to win elections and erase people

Israel frequently touts itself as “the only democracy in the Middle East” – a refrain echoed by Western leaders, particularly in the US and parts of Europe.

When war criminals are nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, what does 'peace' even mean?

When war criminals are nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, what does 'peace' even mean?

In 1939, a member of the Swedish parliament nominated Adolf Hitler for the Nobel Peace Prize.

International law not only abused – but abandoned

International law not only abused – but abandoned

As the world watches the destruction of Gaza unfold in real time, the legitimacy of international law faces a crisis more profound than any it has seen since its post-WWII codification.

From steam power to silicon: the unequal legacy of empire and innovation

From steam power to silicon: the unequal legacy of empire and innovation

From the steam engine to the internet, many of the world’s most significant scientific and technological advancements have emerged during the height of powerful empires. The British Empire—and more recently, the United States—have stood at the forefront of this global transformation.

The magic of the mandate: Now you see it, now you don’t

The magic of the mandate: Now you see it, now you don’t

In 2003, then prime minister John Howard committed Australia to the US-led invasion of Iraq.

Speaking out from within: Jewish voices confront Israeli aggression

Speaking out from within: Jewish voices confront Israeli aggression

As Israel's military campaign in Gaza reaches unprecedented levels of destruction, a global wave of protest has emerged.

Why targeted measures on Israeli officials won’t stop the war in Gaza

Why targeted measures on Israeli officials won’t stop the war in Gaza

On 14 June 2025, five Western nations — Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Norway, and the United Kingdom — jointly imposed sanctions on two senior Israeli ministers: Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.

Australia should use its power as an independent voice to push for peace

Australia should use its power as an independent voice to push for peace

Australia occupies a unique position in the global landscape, bridging East and West both geographically and culturally. Yet it continues to underuse its potential as an independent, peace-building voice in international affairs.