Egypt’s “war on terror” hits the headlines
Egypt's Sinai problem grumbles on, largely under the radar of the mainstream media. But make no mistake - as problems go, it's a big one
- 20 February 2014Major Canadian terror plot thwarted
Canadian authorities have reported that a major al-Qaeda-backed terror plot has been foiled in that country
- 23 April 2013Another EU-led, feel-good measure that will result in disappointment
If Europe is seriously concerned about security in Mali, then it is not showing it
- 13 December 2012Murderers are not dissidents
It is wrong of the British Press to refer to nationalist-generally fanatically religious- killers as dissidents
- 8 November 2012Nato's meddling in Libya has destabilised Africa
The Sahel states are facing starvation, as well as the obliteration of the delicate religious eco-system that enabled Sufism to survive
- 26 September 2012Should British terror suspects be extradited to the US?
Should we really have wasted so much time and taxpayer money in trying to extradite terror suspects to the US instead of seeking prosecutions in the UK?
- 25 September 2012Never give up: Why 9/11 continues to unite us against terrorism
9/11 will remain a day with immense meaning. We should all take a moment to reflect on what it means for us
- 10 September 2012The perfect storm in Africa
A complacent African strategic plan, the downsizing of the US military force, and the growing terrorist activities in Sub-Saharan Africa create the perfect conditions for another mass casualty attack
- 6 August 2012The Obama Doctrine, the War on Terror and Freedom's future
Al-Qaeda has been hammered relentlessly, but the War on Terror is far from over. What is at stake is no less than the future of freedom
- 26 July 2012UK couple radicalised online accused of planning to attack Jewish targets
Those who doubt the seriousness of online radicalisation have questions to answer as Mohammed and Shasta Khan appear before Manchester crown court
- 21 June 2012Al-Qaeda gaining ground in Yemen
NATO success against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan has made Yemen the new stronghold for al-Qaeda internationally
- 22 May 2012The Death of Bin Laden – One Year On?
Bin Laden's death dealt a seriously blow to al-Qaeda. But are they down for the count?
- 3 May 2012A revolutionary moment in France after Toulouse shootings? They should emulate Britain post-7/7
This could be a 7/7 moment for France in that it could initiate a major political, cultural and social debate about the role and integration of Muslims in France, and extremism in French society
- 27 March 2012Intervention in Libya: No regrets
The battle for the new order in Libya is only just beginning. We cannot predict or determine the outcome, but we should not regret that we helped to give the Libyan people the chance to fight it
- 29 November 2011Instant view: The death of Anwar al-Awlaki
Senior Jihadist, Anwar al-Awlaki has reportedly been killed in Yemen. Read the instant view of counter-extremism expert, Ghaffar Hussain.
- 30 September 2011