Tag Archives: Terrorism

3,520 days

Posted on 2 May, 2011 by A.N.B.

Lest we forget the reasons. I wondered, walking to the white house last night, what the celebration was really about. It was not about the death of bin-Laden, for in the end he was just a symbol. And it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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A Second Life

Posted on 14 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

Jarret Brachman and Alix Levine pose an interesting theory about terrorist use of the internet in FP. Essentially they argue that online web forums use popular “gaming” techniques, such as establishing “rep points” or “likes,” which serve to entrench individuals into … Continue reading →

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Why Military Tribunals?

Posted on 4 April, 2011 by A.N.B.

In light of Attorney General Eric Holder’s announcement, a few thoughts. For one, although it was not entirely his own decision, I believe the decision on military tribunals has more to do with pragmatism than the inability to fight Congress … Continue reading →

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