Among the most pressing issues of the 21st century, “othering” and “belonging” have become common themes. These are part of the broader issues of nations and nationalism, and homogeneous...![Qatar's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2019 AFC Asian Cup final match between Japan and Qatar in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 01 February 2019. [STRINGER - Anadolu Agency]](https://i1.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190201_2_34710206_41259408-e1549273969444.jpg?resize=500%2C333&quality=75&strip=all&ssl=1)
The Asian Cup 2019 occupied centre stage in the Gulf over the past few weeks. The football matches between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and Qatar and the UAE in...![A painting called 'Stop killing my dreams' [Zarqa Parvez]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Stop-killing-my-dreamsstopkillingmydreams.jpg?resize=500%2C333&quality=75&strip=all&ssl=1)
“Feminism” was perhaps one of the most commonly used terms in 2018. In the past two years, global awareness on women’s issues has grown as a result of the...