America
The war that never really ended
US interventions have fuelled decades of war, from Iraq to Iran; the moral of the story is fight the invader, not each other.
Advice to Muslims on the Death of Osama bin Ladin
The killing of Osama bin Ladin, may Allah have mercy on him, if proven to be true, may either be a coincidence or part of a strategic manoeuvre by the US and…
Fool me Once, Shame on You; Fool me Twice, Shame on Me
On the 9th anniversary of Guantanamo Bay, the world is left wondering if we have not been deceived by the Obama administration’s promise to close the detention camps. That promise came two…
Wikileaks and Muslim Responses
We've all waited for something like to this to happen, although, most people probably thought that it was the stuff Hollywood is made of - a world superpower exposed and globally discredited…
The ‘Obama doctrine’: kill, don’t detain
In 2001, Charles Krauthammer first coined the phrase "Bush Doctrine", which would later become associated most significantly with the legal anomaly known as pre-emptive strike. Understanding the doctrine with hindsight could lead…
Open Letter: Supporting Aafia Siddiqui
It is well known that the War on Terror waged by the United States and its allies led to aggression and injustice against countries, organizations, groups and individuals. Perhaps the worst example…
Is halting Guantánamo trials enough?
Within hours of taking office, President Barack Hussein Obama has issued an order to stop the military tribunals at Guantánamo Bay in order to review and possible overhaul them. Many would have…