International Affairs Forum

Mon. June 30, 2025

Social Media: Europe: Northern Europe: United Kingdom

31-60 Social Media articles displayed
for the Europe/Northern Europe/United Kingdom Region

Why Tolerate the Hate?

The author praises British Prime Minster Tony Blair for proposing new anti-terrorism laws calling for the deportation of those who By Irshad Manji. (New York Times, 8/9/2005) Read More...

The War on Terror: An Update on Public Opinion

Discusses recent terrorist attacks in London. By Karlyn H. Bowman. (AEI 7/13/05) Read More...

Markets and the British Can Deal with Terrorism

Discusses the effects of terrorist attacks on the economy. By Kevin A. Hassett. (AEI 7/14/05) Read More...

Publicists for Jihad

Discusses how Muslims in London feel that there is a "double standard" that condemns the killing of innocents in London while ignoring the killing of innocents in Iraq. The article further analyzes ne... Read More...

Enemies of Freedom Underestimate Us

A Financial Times columnist lays out his plan for fighting terrorism. By Martin Wolf (FT, July 13, 2005 - no subscription required on day of publication). Read More...

Iraq, Internet fuel growth of global jihad

This article discusses how the use of the Internet has made it possible for a so called "global jihad" to be functional throughout the world as well as how the war in Iraq has become a motivating forc... Read More...

The new Al Qaeda: local franchises

This article examines the less sophisticated, more localized attacks by al Qaeda which are difficult to detect and are just as effective at communicating their message. By Peter Grier (Christian Scie... Read More...

How the U.S. shortchanged the war

The author argues that even in the midst of the London bombings, the U.S. is and has been sidetracked by Iraq. He states that this has diverted precious resources from fighting global terror as well ... Read More...

We can't win this war the old way

The author argues that the current "war on terrorism" cannot be won by armies, but must be waged by skilled intelligence at home, a solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, etc. By Timothy Garton A... Read More...

Al-Qaeda has changed; Bush strategy also needs to shift

Retired General Clark argues that the U.S. must confront terrorism not only through intelligence and special operations, but by also attacking the ideology which promotes terrorism. He also advocates... Read More...

Secret Plan To Quit Iraq

A leaked document supposedly written by Defence Secretary John Reid for Tony Blair, describes a large reduction in both U.K. and U.S. forces in Iraq by early 2006. By Simon Walters (The Mail on Sunda... Read More...

Al Qaeda's Smart Bombs

The author examines the nationality and background of bin Laden sponsored terrorists who killed themselves since 1995. More importantly, he looks at the nationality of their targets to reveal a patte... Read More...

The True Face of Terror in London and Baghdad

The managing editor of a Beirut-based English-language daily argues that committing resources & serious effort to a better future for the Middle East is the only way to combat terrorism, wherever it m... Read More...

Why the Bombings in London are not the Work of 'Islamic' Terrorists

London's metropolitan police commissioner responded that there was not enough information yet to point fingers, but that the culprits certainly were not Islamic terrorists, because Islam and terrorism... Read More...

Accept that the Terrorist Threat is here to Stay

A journalist from a leading UK newspaper argues that the best response to the terrorist attacks on London is a combination of keeping a vigilant eye while carrying on with business as usual. It is th... Read More...

Attacks Bear Earmarks Of Evolving Al Qaeda

The authors discuss the traits of an al Qaeda attack evident in the London bombings. They also examine this attack as an indication of a more decentralized al Qaeda organization. By Steve Coll and S... Read More...

Middle East Condemns London Bombings

Hizbullah joins regional condemnation of suspected Al-Qaeda attack on humanitarian, moral & religious grounds. By staff (Daily Star, June 8 2005). Read More...

Our Ally, Our Problem

The author discusses the fact that many convicted and alleged terrorists come from the growing Muslim population in London. He identifies several reasons for why young Muslims in the U.K. are, and wi... Read More...

If It's a Muslim Problem, It Needs a Muslim Solution

The author provides an argument that a solution must come from within the Muslim "village" in order to halt terrorist attacks which are increasing the isolation and mistrust between the West and Musli... Read More...

Armed Forces Stretched Beyond Limit

A recent audit of the British Military reveals potentially serious deficiencies in training, equipment, and funds which are being strained by increased global operations. By Thomas Harding (London Da... Read More...

Brussels Sprouts

Friedman writes that, like an anecdotal story about a child who professes to like brussels sprouts, but not enough to eat them, China and Europe are opposed to nuclear proliferation, but not enough to... Read More...

Sizzle Yes, But Beef, Too

Friedman writes that the Democratic Party in the United States could learn a lot from Tony Blair's leadership of the Labor Party in Britain. By Thomas L. Friedman. (New York Times, 4/22/2005) Read More...

Anti-Muslim discrimination in EU on the increase

Discrimination and intolerance against Muslims in the EU have increased since the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, a new report released yesterday (7 March) by the International Helsinki Federa... Read More...

Report on Intolerance and Discrimination against Muslims in the EU

Bloggers will rescue the right

For decades the national conversation in most western countries has been directed by a few talking heads. Newspapers play important roles but all the evidence suggests that broadcasters have possessed... Read More...

Rice warns Russia on democracy

On a diplomatic quest to improve relations with Europe, Rice ventures further east, to Russia, where she brings pressure for a stronger protection of human rights and the establishment of a democratic... Read More...

Can the ‘Special’ US-UK Relationship Survive?

Just when one thinks Tony Blair has had enough of standing shoulder to shoulder with his American counterpart, he surprises us all. His credibility in the eyes of his own public. By Linda S. Heard. (... Read More...

Parliamentary accountability in EU foreign and defence

Authors call for additional debate regarding EU enlargement. By Stelios Stavridis & Anna Vallianatou. (Hellenic Center for International Studies Note: access through Articles/Publications on site) Read More...

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