An independent Scotland could be far more internationalist and would benefit a great deal from links to both Scandinavia and states in other continents. Tariq Ali benefitcontinentdeal Change image and share on social
In the calculus of western interests, there is no suffering, whatever its scale, which cannot be justified. Chechens, Palestinians, Iraqis, Afghans, Pakistanis are of little importance. Tariq Ali afghancalculuschechen Change image and share on social
The Pakistan Cricket Board is a long-standing joke, its chairmen replaced with every change of government. Tariq Ali boardchairmanchange Change image and share on social
When I arrived to study at Oxford in October 1963, the bohemian style was black plastic or leather jackets for women and black leather or navy donkey jackets for men. I stuck to cavalry twills and a duffle coat, at least for a few months. Tariq Ali arriveblackbohemian share on social
I am, in general, favourable to activism and social movements and hostile to graft and corruption. Tariq Ali activismcorruptionfavourable Change image and share on social
I am not insulted by billions of Christians, Muslims and Jews believing there is a God and praying to this nonexistent deity on a regular basis. Tariq Ali basisbelievebillion Change image and share on social
Those who really value Ukrainian sovereignty should opt for real independence and a positive neutrality: neither a plaything of the West nor Moscow. Tariq Ali independencemoscowneutrality Change image and share on social
Indian classical music was born when time barely existed. It developed further within the structures of royal courts and a system of patronage where the ruler or the feudal master determined all. Tariq Ali barelybearclassical Change image and share on social
In January 1961, the United States severed diplomatic relations in response to Cuban nationalisation of U.S.-owned sugar plantations, banks and businesses. Tariq Ali bankbusinesscuban Change image and share on social
To dissociate politicians from capitalists is slightly disingenuous, to put it mildly. U.S. lawmakers are competitive and auction themselves to the highest bidder via the lobby system. Tariq Ali auctionbiddercapitalist Change image and share on social
