Why Trump is playing right into ISIS’ hands
By Jonathan Russell, who is Head of Policy for the anti-radicalization think tank Quilliam. The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. (CNN) With his comments, Donald […]
End the Gun Epidemic in America
Source: The Washington Post By THE EDITORIAL BOARD It is a moral outrage and national disgrace that civilians can legally purchase weapons designed to kill people with brutal speed and […]
In Lebanon distaste towards ISIS shared by Sunni Muslims, Shia Muslims and Christians alike
Source: Pew Research Center Recent attacks in Paris, Beirut and Baghdad linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have once again brought terrorism and Islamic extremism to […]
Why a ‘war’ on terrorism will generate yet more terrorism
Source: The Guardian By Roy Greenslad, who is is professor of journalism at City University, and was editor of the Daily Mirror from 1990-91 US academic puts the west’s political reaction to […]
Khalifa of Islam & the Worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community calls for robust action against terrorism
Source: keighleynews.co.uk OUR TV screens seem to be constantly ablaze with images of terror and barbarism. When these evils hit close to home, as they have done recently with the Paris attacks, we all look around and question many things around us, from the security of our nation to tackling radicalisation […]
After the UN security council vote, the west must heed the lessons of Iraq
Source: The Guardian By Rosemary Hollis; A professor of Middle East policy studies at City University The UN security council’s unanimous adoption of resolution 2249 signals a new level of international resolve to […]
Grasping the Motives for Terror
November 16, 2015 The Paris terror attacks – particularly the methodical shooting of unarmed civilians – have shocked the world and generated new tough talk from policymakers. But the West cannot ignore how some of its violent policy prescriptions over the past 35 years have contributed to the crisis, writes […]
In the wake of Paris tragedy: A book review: An apology for Mohammed and the Koran
Book written by John Davenport This is a short but a wonderful book and a must read for all Muslims and Christians. This beautiful book, An apology for Mohammed and the […]
‘War on terror is our collective challenge’
By JT – Nov 19,2015 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The war on terror is a global war that “we should fight together as one”, according to His Majesty King […]
Five Truths You Should Know About Terrorism And Islam
Source: The Huffington Post By Faisal Kutty; Associate Professor of Law & Director of the International LL.M. Program, Valparaiso University, Adjunct Professor of Law, Osgoode Hall and counsel to KSM Law […]
Five ways that nuclear weapons could still be used
Guardian: On 6 August 1945, the first atomic bomb to be used in anger detonated over the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, it was Nagasaki’s turn. That was […]
Forum: A Muslim’s reaction to torture reports — tactics are just wrong
Source: New Haven Register By Sohail Z. Husain Halloween was over a month ago — a day to revel over ghoulish characters and hideous images. And now we are supposed to be in a season of merry. These days, though, it seems like scenes reminiscent of Halloween continue to haunt […]
Ex-Guantanamo inmate David Hicks heckles Australia minister
BBC News: Ex-Guantanamo inmate David Hicks has heckled an Australian minister, accusing the government of knowing about his alleged torture by the US. Hicks, who spent five-and-a-half years in the US prison, called Attorney General George Brandis a “coward” when he refused to answer questions. His outburst came as Mr […]
Refuting Islamophobia: Demystifying ‘the Other’ by Harris Zafar
Published on Nov 17, 2014 This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Our global and national history has shown a dangerous human […]
Muslims in Calgary mark holy day with anti-terror march
cbc.ca: An annual gathering of Calgary Muslims took on a different tone this year, as hundreds came out to protest terrorism ahead of the holy day Ashura. READ MORE…
America needs to know its enemies – and its friends
With the US engaged in air strikes against ISIL in Iraq and Syria and with voices calling for deeper engagement in both conflict zones, the American public is being bombarded with commentary and analysis about ISIL, Syria, Iraq – and Muslims. Unfortunately, too much of it is a stringing together […]
Alan Henning murder: Aid worker’s brother calls for ‘troops on ground’
Murdered aid worker Alan Henning’s brother has called on David Cameron to put British troops on the ground in Syria and Iraq to catch the Islamic State “monsters” who killed him. Reg Henning said those responsible for killing the taxi driver, from Eccles in Greater Manchester, were “barbarians”. He also […]
David Cameron: UK is ‘friend and partner’ of Afghanistan
BBC News: UK Prime Minister David Cameron has promised new Afghan President Ashraf Ghani that Britain will always be a “strong partner and good friend”. Mr Cameron, on an unannounced visit to Kabul, said British armed forces had paid a “very high price” for their involvement in Afghanistan. Mr Ghani […]
RAF jets strike first IS targets in Iraq
RAF jets have carried out their first strikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq, attacking a “heavy weapon position” and an armed pick-up truck. The Ministry of Defence said the attacks were in support of Kurdish units in the north-west of the country. The strikes – by two GR4 Tornados […]
Britain’s involvement in the new Iraq war is a doomed and dangerous gesture
theguardian: by Simon Jenkins — This is the moment in any war when peace goes dumb. The cause is just. The enemy is in our sights, and the provocation is extreme. Blood races through tabloid veins. It is white feathers for dissenters. The British government’s evident eagerness to bomb Iraq […]