Insisting that radical Islamists have “nothing to do with Islam” has led US policy makers to commit numerous strategic errors since 9/11. One is to distinguish between a “tiny” group of extremists and an “overwhelming” majority of “moderate” Muslims. I prefer to differentiate among Medina Muslims, who embrace the militant political ideology adopted by Muhammad… Continue reading Political Islam Part 8
Month: April 2020
The Deliberate Spread of Covid 19 Part 1
A man has gone bar-hopping in order to spread the coronavirus after discovering he was infected, reports suggest. Despite being asymptomatic, he tested positive at a hospital in the Japanese city of Gamagori after both of his parents contracted the virus, and was told to wait at home until space at a suitable medical facility… Continue reading The Deliberate Spread of Covid 19 Part 1
Brexit Part 1
The UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020, but there is still a lot to talk about and months of negotiation to come. While the UK has agreed the terms of its EU departure, both sides still need to decide what their future relationship will look like. This will need to be worked… Continue reading Brexit Part 1
Apr 2020. Ramadan under Lockdown
April 2020. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims across the globe and throughout the UK endure a period of daily fasting – the largest act of religious observance of its kind. For the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims, including Britain’s 3.1 million-strong Muslim community, the annual event represents a time to fast and devote a… Continue reading Apr 2020. Ramadan under Lockdown
Problems with Diversity Part 7
The Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam has a new study which comes from a survey Putnam directed among residents in 41 US communities, including Boston. Residents were sorted into the four principal categories used by the US Census: black, white, Hispanic, and Asian. They were asked how much they trusted their neighbors and those of… Continue reading Problems with Diversity Part 7
Political Islam Part 7
There is no point in denying that political Islam as an ideology has its foundation in Islamic doctrine. However, “Islam,” “Islamism,” and “Muslims” are distinct concepts. Not all Muslims are Islamists, let alone violent, but all Islamists—including those who use violence—are Muslims. I believe the religion of Islam itself is indeed capable of reformation, if… Continue reading Political Islam Part 7
Apr 2020. The Occupied West Bank
April 2020. Four days after the White House reiterated its resolve to pursue U.S. President Donald Trump’s “deal of the century,” Israel’s ongoing political turmoil ended on Monday with a coalition agreement that may doom prospects of Israelis and Palestinians ever returning to the negotiating table. The agreement between Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and Benny… Continue reading Apr 2020. The Occupied West Bank
Tommy Robinson Part 4
The group Tommy Robinson is supporting writes, “Neither the Islamisation of our culture nor the grooming gang scandal has not been enough to wake people up. But there is a growing concern about the LGBT agenda sexualising our young children and the draconian clamp down on free speech. And with Brexit now delivered (in some… Continue reading Tommy Robinson Part 4
Muslim Grooming Gangs Part 2
Almost 50,000 people have signed a petition demanding that the government release its research into the characteristics of grooming gangs. Having exceeded 10,000 signatures, the government must respond to the appeal, which is the result of an article in The Independent revealing that the Home Office refused to publish the document and claimed it was… Continue reading Muslim Grooming Gangs Part 2
Apr 2020. Iran Launches Military Satellite into Space
April 2020. Iran has claimed it has put its first military satellite into orbit, further raising tensions with the US at a time the two countries are already facing off in the Persian Gulf.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said the satellite “Noor” (Light) was in a 425km (264 miles) high orbit, after a successful launch.… Continue reading Apr 2020. Iran Launches Military Satellite into Space