Review: Radical
What makes a carefree Essex boy, immersed in hip-hop culture and other typical teenage behaviour, suddenly turn his back on his family and friends in order to become an aspiring extreme Islamist?
- 10 July 2012
The 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 2012
A 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 2012
Who are the Haqqanis?
After a decade of worrying about the Taliban and the threat they pose to stability in Afghanistan, we are now told, by senior US military planners, that the Haqqani network is the most resilient and hostile militant group active in the region. But who are they?
- 12 October 2011
Instant 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
Bin Laden's death: not good news for all
Western policymakers might wish to reconsider talking to the Muslim Brotherhood after their response to bin Laden's death
- 13 May 2011
Latest on the blog
We are wholly dependent on the kindness of our readers for our continued work. We thank you in advance for any support you can offer.