Dr Husain Shabbar
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Assistant Professor | Geoscience Consultant | PopSci Writer | Content Writer
AlQalam is a space where I bring science into everyday conversations - connecting Earth’s deep history with the world we live in today
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Green Promises, Grey Realities
There’s a story we like to tell ourselves. A future free from fossil fuels, where cities run on sunshine and oceans are tamed by the wind. In this vision, solar panels stretch across rooftops, wind turbines turn gracefully on distant hills and electric vehicles glide silently through traffic. It’s a hopeful picture and one we desperately need.
By Dr Husain Shabbar8 months ago in Earth
When Terrorists Get a Makeover: What Are We Really Applauding?
There was a time - not too long ago - when the mere mention of Abu Mohammad al-Jawlani sent chills through intelligence agencies and conflict analysts across the globe. As the commander of Jabhat al-Nusra, an al-Qaeda-linked faction, he orchestrated some of the most violent and destabilizing attacks in the Syrian civil war. His name wasn’t just feared - it was a symbol of extremism, often topping international watch-lists. Governments branded him a priority threat to peace, stability and humanity at large.
By Dr Husain Shabbar9 months ago in The Swamp
