Paris attacks: the aftermath – day 1 as it happened
A series of co-ordinated attacks across Paris has left more than 120 people dead with Isis claiming responsibility. French President François Hollande has declared a state of emergency and deployed the...
View ArticleParis attacks: the aftermath – day 2 as it happened
Following the deadliest terrorist atrocity in a western city in more than a decade, security and border controls have been tightened across Europe. France is in a state of emergency, and security...
View ArticleAmerica, refugees and the quest for absolute security
Donald Trump - would not rule out the idea of a database to track Muslims in America Watching the debate on terrorism from the US this week has been a bizarre experience. The attacks took place in...
View ArticleWhy the FT uses the term ‘Isis’
Kurdish Peshmerga forces detain suspected members of Isis on November 16 What should we call the world’s deadliest terrorist group? Should it be Isil, Isis, Islamic state, so-called Islamic State, or...
View ArticleObama, Cameron and the Libya blame game
What are we to make of President Barack Obama’s on-the-record criticism of the role of UK Prime Minister David Cameron over Libya? I would make four points. First, Mr Obama is trying to protect...
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