The End of an era for the IRA

After nearly four decades of violence, killings, political assassinations, kidnappings and bombing campaigns, the Irish Republican Army has formally ordered an end to its policy of armed struggle.

Muslims must act

The time has come for Muslims to take an aggressive lead in fighting Islamist terrorism.

Tourism confronts terrorism

Tourists and terrorists in Europe and the Middle East.

Lebanon’s troubles

Lebanon has always stood out from the pack.

Lebanon’s brewing troubles

The Lebanese say they have learned the lessons of the 15-year civil war and that chances or a relapse is unthinkable.

Lebanon’s blues

Beirut’s bustling city center is proof the killers of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri have failed in their endeavor.

Europe’s new terror

There are much similarities between the London Underground of July 7 and the Madrid train bombings of March 2003.

New Threats in Europe: The Recruit

Counter-terrorist specialists draw attention to a new danger in Europe.

Islamism in Africa is growing

Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida network have found that a number of African countries offer alternatives and a gold mine of potential recruits.

Not in the name of Islam

The international Muslim community’s reaction to the London bombings.