Category Archives: Security

Has the World Changed since 9/11?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Cécile

Who doesn’t remember 9/11? Dull question, you might say, as pretty much everyone remembers the most disastrous terrorist attack of all times. Has the world changed since the fall of America’s number one economic symbol? Yes, it has. Was this … Continue reading →

Posted in Islamism, Politics, Security, Terrorism, USA | Tagged 9/11, Arab Spring, Fundamentalists, Islamism, Oslo massacre, Terrorism, Twin Towers | Leave a comment

An Open Border Must be Dealt with an Open Mind

Posted on July 8, 2011 by iqbaltalk2011

The killing of Felani, a 13-year-old girl, by the Indian border guards sparked an ongoing rift between Bangladesh and India over an open border issue. The images of Felani’s lifeless body hanging from the border fence are a grim reminder … Continue reading →

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Focus on the 2012 Taiwan Presidentials: a new wind is blowing across the DPP

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Cécile

Serious and confident, Tsai Ing-wen crosses the mass of journalists and climbs the few steps that lead to the stage, before taking a seat that faces the horde of flashes dazzling her. It is 4pm in Taiwan this Wednesday 27th … Continue reading →