The Unlikely Buddha

  Background In August 2017, a series of armed attacks by the Myanmar military against the Rohingya Muslim minority group in Rakhine State triggered a massive exodus of Rohingya refugees into neighboring Bangladesh. The violence, which included widespread killings, rape, and arson, forced over 742,000 Rohingya to flee their homes, seeking refuge in overcrowded and squalid camps in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar region. The Rohingya People The Rohingya are a stateless Muslim ethnic minority group who have lived in Myanmar for centuries. Despite their long history in the country, the Rohingya have been denied citizenship and subjected to decades of discrimination, persecution, and violence. As a result, they are now one of the most marginalized and vulnerable groups in the world. The Refugee Crisis in Bangladesh The influx of Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh has created a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions. The camps in Cox's Bazar are overcrowded, unsanitary, and prone...

  Many major advancements in Arab history have been accompanied by violence and conflict. For example, the Arab conquests of the 7th and 8th centuries were a period of rapid expansion and cultural exchange, but they were also marked by bloodshed and conquest. Similarly, the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011 led to significant political and social change in some Arab countries, but they also resulted in civil wars and instability in others. While it is clear that violence has played a role in many Arab advancements, it is important to note that this is not the whole story. There have also been many instances of Arab progress that have occurred without violence, such as the development of Islamic scholarship during the Golden Age of Islam or the rise of Arab literature and art in the 20th century. Ultimately, it is difficult to say whether every major advancement in Arab history has included or started with insurgency, pain, and war. There is evidence to support both sides of the argum...

  The federal appeals court's decision to deny former President Donald Trump's bid to dismiss civil claims against him stemming from the January 6th Capitol riot has significant implications for potential legal action against Trump and others involved in the events leading up to and during the attack. Implications for Trump The court's decision effectively removes Trump's shield of presidential immunity, opening him up to potential liability for his actions surrounding the Capitol riot. This means that the civil lawsuits against Trump can proceed, and he could be held accountable for any damages caused by his actions or incitement. Implications for Capitol Police The court's decision also clears the way for Capitol Police officers to sue Trump and others for the injuries and trauma they suffered during the riot. The officers' claims are based on the argument that Trump's actions incited the violence and thus created a foreseeable risk of harm to them. I...