The Thinking Muslim Gaza and the Rupture in International Order | Nurul Izzah Anwar
Feb 13, 2026
Nurul Izzah Anwar, Malaysian politician and activist known for social justice and Maqasid-based policy. She examines the rupture in international order after Gaza. She critiques new global institutions and UN legitimacy. She urges Muslim civil society to build transnational networks and reflects on Malaysia’s long-term support for Palestine.
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Rupture In International Order
- Nurul Izzah Anwar warns the global order is spiraling out of control and requires follow-through beyond rhetoric.
- She urges the global majority to align values with actions to protect lives regardless of race or power dynamics.
Build Transnational Solidarity
- Nurul Izzah urges Muslims and civil society to build concrete transnational networks of solidarity beyond relying on governments.
- She recommends strategic, long-term planning to protect sovereignty and human dignity.
Gaza Through A Post‑Colonial Lens
- She frames Gaza within decades of occupation and calls current framing as a post-colonial construct.
- This lens links economic and political dependency to international inaction and hypocrisy.
