Extremism

Do Not Be Fooled by Al Zawahiri

Ahmed Rehab | Posted 06.08.2009 | World


Ahmed Rehab

Muslims, what has he done for you lately? What have the Al Zawahiris of the world who claim to fight in defense of Islam actually done for Muslims or Islam?

Economic Crisis Spurs Fears Of Extremism, Social Unrest In Western Countries

nytimes.com | JOHN C. FREED | Posted 06.06.2009 | World


PARIS -- A solid majority of people in the major Western democracies expect a rise in political extremism in their countries as a result of the econom...

Why Deepak Chopra Is Wrong

Sanjeev Bery | Posted 06.05.2009 | World


Sanjeev Bery

Deepak Chopra ignores the complexities of history and blithely proclaims that Muslims should take responsibility for a whole host of enemies: oligarchs, military regimes, anti-Semites, jihadis.

Terrorists, Pirates and Anarchy, Somalia Style

John Prendergast | Posted 05.23.2009 | World


John Prendergast

Somalia has become the poster child for transnational threats emanating from Africa.

Two Accused Of Targeting, Harassing, Attempting To Injure UCLA Scientist

AP | Posted 05.22.2009 | Green


LOS ANGELES — Two animal rights activists were charged Monday with conspiracy, stalking and other crimes against researchers at University of Ca...

People-to-People-Based Foreign Policy

Kenneth Wollack | Posted 05.21.2009 | World


Kenneth Wollack

We can foster connections and exchanges that can build trust, demonstrate our values, and blend people together in a web of relationships that cross borders and cultural divides.

Women's Rights, Rape and Religion

Carol Hoenig | Posted 05.20.2009 | World


Carol Hoenig

For our Afghanistan sisters escaping from a domineering marriage can mean possible death without punishment for the husband since the government recognizes Islamic law as the law of the land.

The Conservatives' Dangerous Game of Hate and Consequences

John Ridley | Posted 05.18.2009 | Politics


John Ridley

Empty of better ideas -- of any ideas -- of how to remain relevant, the reactionary wing of the conservative movement has chosen to quit faking respectability and get back to doing what they do best: cranking up the hate to eleven.

Military Training On Extremists Preying on Servicemembers

Jon Soltz | Posted 05.17.2009 | Politics


Jon Soltz

I hate to break it to Republicans, and to the American Legion, but the military has been training servicemembers on the dangers of right wing extremist groups for years.

Irresponsible Vitriol in the Media

John W. Delicath | Posted 05.02.2009 | Media


John W. Delicath

Obama or his policies have been equated with socialism. But charges of socialism are tame compared to some of the accusations now being hurled at Obama.

Pakistan Urges Holbrooke To Take Regional Approach

Daily Times | Sajjad Malik | Posted 03.12.2009 | World


Islamabad will urge US special envoy Richard Holbrooke to adopt a regional approach to solve the prevailing issues of terrorism and extremism, diploma...

Was Martin Luther King an Extremist?

John W. Whitehead | Posted 02.13.2009 | Politics


John W. Whitehead

"Over the bleached bones and jumbled residue of numerous civilizations are written the pathetic words: 'Too late.'" --Martin Luther King Martin Luthe...

What Barack Obama Can Do To Help Achieve Middle East Peace

Ray Hanania | Posted 01.13.2009 | World


Ray Hanania

President-elect Barack Obama has a real opportunity to help Palestinians and Israelis achieve a real peace, and then begin a real war on terrorism tha...

Roadway Through the FATA

Ashley Bommer | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics


Ashley Bommer

While the enemy weaves in and out of the tribal areas, living and interacting with the people, we fight the war against Al Qaeda superficially through military airstrikes and covert operations.

Open Trade Within Closed Civil Society?

Mohsin Mohi-Ud Din | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics


Mohsin Mohi-Ud Din

A trade route may alleviate concerns for now; but it will take more than a reopened trade route to erase decades of continued manipulation by India and Pakistan over Kashmiri civil society.

It's Our Choice: Standing up to Extremisms of All Shades

Sumbul Ali-Karamali | Posted 11.03.2008 | Politics


Sumbul Ali-Karamali

Would we distribute a KKK dvd on racist philosophy? No, because it would be tantamount to hate speech. Distributing the Obsession DVD is the same thing; it's distributing hate speech.

Olmert's Political Turmoil Could be Chance for Peace

Ray Hanania | Posted 08.09.2008 | Politics


Ray Hanania

Olmert could not be more disliked than he already is. But in one quick move to strike a real deal with Abbas and the Palestinians on a peace accord, he could redeem himself.

If You Apply the 1% Cheney Doctrine to Climate Change: Exxon Deserves a 'Shock & Awe'

Max Keiser | Posted 06.11.2008 | Business


Max Keiser

Climate change, according to the Pentagon, poses a greater threat than terrorism. So how come the Pentagon is spending 1.5 trillion a year on secondary targets like Al-Qaeda and ignoring the primary threat?