Extremism
The surprising relationship between Islamist Extremists and White Nationalists
Both types of extremism flourish among tormented young people, who become invested in wild, apocalyptic conspiracy theories
How the terrorists’ tentacles spread. Review: The Exile by Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy
Wielding astonishing original research, including interviews with several of Osama bin Laden's wives and children, Clark and Levy offer an insight into the dynamics of jihadism—and the roles of Iran and Pakistan in promoting it
To beat terrorism, don’t trash human rights—get to know human nature
Winning the war within
I used to head Prevent—here’s why the program shouldn’t focus on Islam
May is taking a risk by making the debate about ideology. Instead, we should look at personal issues that lead to radicalisation
Ian Blair: After recent terror attacks, a cross-party review of policing is essential
Recent attacks exposed deeply concerning frailties. A cross-party review is now essential—whether or not the PM, or her successor, wants one
There are limits to tolerance—but human rights are key to democracy
We shouldn't tolerate vulnerable people being harmed. But human rights are essential
After Islamic State
Collapse may come swiftly—but will that leave the world any safer?
Books in brief: Jihad and Death by Olivier Roy
We are seeing not “the radicalisation of Islam but the Islamisation of radicalism”
The roots of Trump’s “travel ban”
Since 9/11, there has been a shift from catching terrorists to policing Muslims
Westminster attack: Don’t give in to fear
Stand firm against terror—and the latest snooping wheeze
In the aftermath of the Westminster attack, unity is essential
Those who seek to divide us should be ignored
Westminster attacks: A patient response will save lives
Exaggerating the danger is a mistake—for three reasons