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Abdullah Hamidaddin
Abdullah Hamidaddin

Abdullah Hamidaddin is a writer and commentator on religion, Middle Eastern societies and politics with a focus on Saudi Arabia and Yemen. He is currently a PhD candidate in King’s College London. He can be followed on Twitter: @amiq1

Istanbul attack shows terror is closer than we think

The terror attacks may be local but the reach of the pain they cause are global...

 Terrorism has no face

The tragic death of the Russian ambassador to Turkey serves as a reminder to the depth of the stereotypical images...

 Why JASTA compresses the US view of Saudi Arabia

While the wording of the law does not mention Saudi Arabia, JASTA is associated in the public perception with the country...

 Can the UN General Assembly save Yemen?

If there is one thing Yemenis will not be expecting from the UNGA, it is a positive outcome to the conflict raging in their country...

 Arabs and the plight of Muslims

About three weeks ago, an op-ed in a Saudi newspaper cast doubt on claims that Muslims in China are persecuted...

 Religious abuse or excuse to intervene?

The US State Department’s report on international religious freedom focuses on prosecutions based on blasphemy and apostasy laws...

 Wither the Arab League

The failure of the Arab League is not an Arab thing. It is symptomatic of a much deeper, global problem...

 Pokemon, fatwas and terrorism

The focus on fatwas is based on the premise that clerics have a strong hold on the conscience of the average Muslim...