A recent Pledge of the Allegiance recited in Arabic was treated as a threat by some.
Islamophobia in the US: a Language (Arabic) Can’t Kill
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Putin Ensuring Authoritarian Governance With an Orderly Political Succession
Like Singapore’s recently deceased Lee Kuan Yew and China’s Deng Xiaoping, Vladimir Putin is establishing a political succession that ensures continuity for his brand of authoritarianism.
What if Nuclear War No Longer Resulted in Nuclear Winter?
Can nuclear weapons be justified if arsenals are kept small enough to prevent the threat of nuclear winter if used?
Islamophobia in East-Central Europe
Mounting Islamophobia in East-Central Europe can result from indigenous chauvinism and a misreading of history.
Tragedy in Tunisia, Part 2: Targeting Cultural Heritage
Tunis’s Bardo Museum, site of a recent jihadi attack, reflects Tunisia’s multi-cultural history.
Tragedy in Tunisia, Part 1: Perfect Storm of Islamist Extremist Indoctrination and Lax Security
With 30% unemployment, jihad becomes more appealing by the day as Tunisia offers young people a future filled with words, not deeds.
Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate
Golden Dawn is deeply rooted in the political culture of Greece.
Like Iran, South Africa Resists U.S. Nuclear Oversight
Like Iran, South Africa doesn’t like being told what to do with its nuclear material by the United States, a country rich in all things nuclear.
Republicans’ Ham-Fisted Attempt to Sabotage Nuke Deal Plays Into Iran’s Hands
Iran is turning the Senate Republicans’ letter to its advantage in hammering out a nuke deal.
Eric Schlosser of “Command and Control” Fame Honors Plowshares and Dorothy Day
Though not an activist, author Eric Schlosser may now be the face of nuclear abolition.