I used to be an Islamist
Ahmad Mansour tells of how he turned his back on the allure of religious fundamentalism
- 4 April 2013
The war against Valentine's Day in South Asia
The fact that people prioritise campaigning against Valentine's Day in a part of the world with so many problems is absurd and disturbing
- 14 February 2013
Outrage over a cartoon... and yet no one died
The blood libel cartoons and the Mohammed cartoons, even if equally offensive, show the difference in the reactions of two peoples at loggerheads
- 29 January 2013
The storm is just beginning
European countries with sizeable Muslim populations would do well to be cautious in the face of an Islamist backlash
- 24 January 2013
Abu Qatada’s victory incites extremism on both sides
Abu Qatada is the winner on two fronts: on an individual level and also in succeeding in undermining our democracy
- 13 November 2012
Movie that sparked murders in Libya has yet to reach Iran and Pakistan: expect more bloodshed
Nothing can possibly justify the murder of diplomatic staff and the wholly disproportionate response to a meagre film that is playing out in Libya and Egypt. Sadly, this may just be the start
- 12 September 2012
Latest on the blog
- NY Democrat pleads with Republican not to share document proposing confiscation of guns
- Sunday Times blood libel cartoon, on Holocaust Memorial Day no less
- Palestinian jailed for Facebook like
- 'Muslim Patrol' vigilantes attempt to control London streets
- Saudi cleric who raped and killed daughter receives small fine
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