by Barbara Slavin The “burkini” controversy is about much more than proper attire on France’s Mediterranean Coast. The victim of repeated brutal terrorist attacks by men claiming affiliation with the Islamic State (ISIS), France is understandably uneasy at the growth of a native Muslim population that distinguishes itself from the general public in such an […]
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Civil Society Against Terrorism
Posted July 25th, 2016 at 11:38 am (UTC-5)
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The French are now frustrated and anxious. They are used to some semblance of security in their cities, which have long been bastions of knowledge and art, not sites of relentless terror. They want to feel safe again – whatever it takes. These feelings are entirely understandable, but they don’t necessarily contribute to effective decision-making.
What Next?
Posted November 16th, 2015 at 11:41 am (UTC-5)
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The scale of the attacks across Paris is forcing a global rethink on how to prevent terrorism. Even as the violence unfolded last Friday evening, world leaders were going live, sending a clear message to the Islamic State that such carnage will not be allowed to stand. As the dead and injured are mourned, and Parisians try to absorb the terrible reality of the coordinated attacks, governments are asking what else must be done to stop such evil.
Why Paris? The Answer Can Be Found in Syria and Iraq
Posted November 16th, 2015 at 8:27 am (UTC-5)
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There, since September 2014, ISIS has lost significant territory and faces the near-term prospect of losing to a multiprong offensive by the international coalition that could decisively cripple the terrorist group. With these daunting prospects, ISIS is lashing out, much like a cornered animal, and the Paris attacks are part of this.
Let Greece Leave the Eurozone
Posted July 22nd, 2015 at 3:12 pm (UTC-5)
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The bailout plan may rescue Europe — by restoring German-French amity and signaling that the currency union is intact. But it won’t rescue Greece….The kinder approach might be to let Greece leave the euro zone, in what might be called an assisted transition.