Tunisia: Freedom and the pursuit of unhappiness
With greater freedom has come greater unhappiness in Tunisia. Behind this apparent paradox is economic hardship and nostalgia for a past that never was.
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The ghettoisation of Danish politics
By Khaled Diab The Danish government plans to force minorities out of what it classes as “ghettos”, but its Denmark’s
Read moreAlt-jihad – Part II: Delusions of grandeur and persecution
In the second in a series of articles exploring the disturbing parallels between radical Islamic and White/Christian extremism, Khaled Diab examines the far-right’s dual sense of superiority and inferiority, as well as its persecution complex.
Read moreWar crimes v thought crimes
While war criminals walk free, Florence Hartmann landed in solitary confinement for her insider leaks on the politicisation of the Yugoslav tribunal.
Read moreSyria: Return to a dying land
As Europe turns its back on refugees, Syrians who can’t afford the “luxury” of fleeing are making the perilous journey back to their ruined homeland.
Read moreThe Mubarak enigma
The removal of Hosni Mubarak was likely the proudest moment in Egypt’s recent history, yet, five years on, some Egyptians miss the deposed dictator.
Read moreAmerican extremism X
Despite all the hype, white supremacists and anti-government extremists are the main homegrown terror threat in the United States.
Read moreThe Brussels connection: Turning the tide on radicalisation
Belgium says it is working to combat radicalisation in Brussels. But is it doing enough to counter jihadist narratives and address exclusion?
Read moreThe long march from Syria to Europe
Joining Syrian refugees on their long trek to the EU, Boštjan Videmšek discovers how easy it is to lose faith in humanity and how hard to restore it.
Read moreThe road to hell is paved with pious intentions
The ban on eating and drinking in public in some Muslim countries is wrong. Piety cannot and must not be imposed by law.
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