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Anarchism and Al Qaeda

Posted in Qaeda, Terminology, Terrorism, Walter Laqueur on Dec 23rd, 2007 Comments Off on Anarchism and Al Qaeda

From Walter Laqueur In a recent address, UCLA historian James Gelvin compares Al Qaeda with historical anarchism (1880-1920) and, like some other recent writers, finds great significance in their common features. Such exercises are seldom wholly in vain, but how helpful are they for a better understanding of at least one of the sides in […]

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Bin Laden’s latest message in context

Posted in Qaeda, Terrorism on Dec 6th, 2007 Comments Off on Bin Laden’s latest message in context

From Raymond Ibrahim Full of the same old complaints, threats of retaliation, and victim status role that have become mainstays of al-Qaeda propaganda, Osama bin Laden’s latest release would seem to offer nothing new. It dwells on the many “crimes” the West insists on visiting upon the Muslim world, simply because “their only sin is […]

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