Remembering 9/11
Jordan Pearson — September 10, 2009 5 Comments
The terrorist attacks of Tuesday, September the 11th are events forever etched in the memory of all those who witnessed them and all those who lived and still live their consequences. For those of us left behind, let us never forget those who died or suffered on, or as a result of 9/11 on this the 36th anniversary of the terrorist atrocity
Editor's Pick, Politics
Indian filmstar Shahrukh Khan’s detention at a US Airport – what we should be asking
Faraaz Rahman — August 26, 2009 5 Comments
Indian film star Shahrukh Khan’s detention at New Jersey asks an important question.
Editor's Pick, Politics
What is terrorism?
Faraaz Rahman — July 17, 2009 3 Comments
In the “City of God,” St. Augustine tells the story of a pirate captured by Alexander the Great. The Emperor angrily demanded of him, “How dare you molest the seas?” To which the pirate replied, “How dare you molest the whole world? Because I do it with a small boat, I am called a pirate and a thief. You, with a great navy, molest the world and are called an emperor.” St. Augustine thought the pirate’s answer was “elegant and excellent.”
Politics
Terrorism in North Ireland and selling out the next generation
Richard Seymour — March 9, 2009 5 Comments
The latest shootings in Northern Ireland aren’t a return to the old days, and the people will be sold out again.
Politics
Westerners misunderstand the Israel-Palestine conflict
Omri Preiss — February 5, 2009 11 Comments
The interpretative framework in the West, with roots in the European Enlightenment, brings concepts and ideas to the Israel-Palestine conflict which are misplaced.
Politics
British society is riven by misplaced fear, and it’s the media’s fault
Tom Oldfield — January 30, 2009 9 Comments
The recession, like terrorism, is part of Britain’s new “fear society”, where mass media works to scare people into believing the situation is much worse for them than it probably is.
Editor's Pick, Media
South-East Asian Islamist groups promise retaliation against Israel
Allan Nairn — January 28, 2009 2 Comments
Allan Nairn reports on the South-East Asian Islamist groups promises to target Israel-affiliated facilities in the region.
Politics
Israeli terrorism against the Palestinians is nothing new
Emahunn Campbell — January 5, 2009 3 Comments
Israeli atrocities against Palestinians have been consistent going back decades, and it is up to decent people to help stop the current massacres.
Politics
India braces itself for a terrorist upsurge
Mary Bowers — October 24, 2008 0 Comments
Although the Western press hasn’t deigned to cover the recent terrorist atrocities in India, the problem is worsening and India is changing because of it.