Saudi executes and crucifies Yemeni murderer
A beheading and crucifixion brings the total number of people killed by the Saudi government to 28 this year
- 27 March 2013
The anti-Islam film and blaming the Jews
In a strange but not wholly unexpected twist of events, the Israeli-American business man claimed to be behind the film that has sparked riots in Libya has turned out to be neither Israeli nor Jewish
- 13 September 2012
Myths and realities: Israel and the refugee problem
The Arab world committed crimes against 850,000 Arab-Jewish refugees and continues to commit crimes against 5,000,000 downtrodden Palestinian pawns
- 13 September 2012
Syria, a day before tomorrow
Three scenarios appear plausible for Syria's future: agreed transition; segregation; or disintegration. It is imperative that friends of Syria help Syrians create a scenario they can live with
- 3 August 2012
The Guardian gives a platform to a 'self-confessed terrorist'; using CiF to defend the killing of US troops
The Guardian has lent its Comment is Free pages to a dangerous man who 'supports the right of Muslims' to kill U.S. troops
- 17 April 2012
Droning on: The politics and wisdom of UAV warfare
The problem with drones is not 'cowardly politicians' nor 'cowardly soldiers'. It is rather the fact that the way in which we look at these questions needs a completely new set of rules and principles
- 1 February 2012
The "Arab Spring" or a Winter of Discontent...
The Middle East is an uncertain geopolitical map. Looking at each state's prospects, the near future is sure to be fraught with dangers
- 7 December 2011
Intervention 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 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
Things Fall Apart in Yemen
The uprising in Yemen is spinning dangerously out of control. The West needs to prepare for the fallout.
- 11 June 2011
The Revolution Will (Still) Not Be Televised
Gill Scott Heron's death reminds us that in the fight for individual freedoms, the revolution will (still) not be televised.
- 31 May 2011
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