The Difference Between Roy Moore and Extreme Muslim Fundamentalists

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 13, 2017 The Trump wing of the Republican Party is now committed to a form of politics indistinguishable from Muslim fundamentalism. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Residents in Syrian Town Celebrate Freedom From Islamic State (Video)

By Juan Cole / Informed Content Aug 15, 2016 Men shaved their beards, which had been imposed on them by the fundamentalists, and women threw off their burqas and burned them in the northern town of Manbij on Saturday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Will the U.S. Confront Saudi Leaders About Their Country’s Role in 9/11? Sanders, Clinton Weigh In

By Common Dreams staff Apr 18, 2016 A 9/11 victim's widow: "It's stunning to think that our government would back the Saudis over its own citizens." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Islamic Extremism Is a Product of Western Imperialism

By Garry Leech / CounterPunch Apr 2, 2016 Islamic extremism was virtually unknown 50 years ago, and suicide bombings were inconceivable. So, what happened? Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Jewish Extremists Have a Lot in Common With Islamic State

Staff / Truthdig Dec 29, 2015 Violent Jewish extremism in Israel, like Islamic State, needs to be confronted and destroyed; corporate crimes abounded in 2015; meanwhile, a neuroscientist has come up with theories about why daily rhythms change as one ages. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

No, Muslims Are Not More Violent Than People of Other Religions. Here Are the Facts to Prove It.

Juan Cole / Truthdig Nov 15, 2015 Terrorism is a tactic of extremists within each religion, and within secular religions of Marxism or nationalism. No religion, including Islam, preaches indiscriminate violence against innocents. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Did British Security Services Drive ‘Jihadi John’ to Join Islamic State?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2015 Documented evidence suggests the United Kingdom's MI5 drove a young Muslim man to the brink of madness. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Comments on Islam

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Militant Islam

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The Muslims’ War on Terror: Yes, They’re Condemning the Paris Attacks

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 10, 2015 When American commentators complain that Muslim authorities have not sufficiently denounced the terrorist attack on the Charlie Hebdo staff in Paris, they show a profound ignorance of the current situation in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hostage Situation

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Enter the Dragon: China Offers Iraq Aerial Strikes on Islamic State

Juan Cole / Truthdig Dec 16, 2014 The list of powers eager to see Islamic State defeated grew larger this weekend with a report that China would intervene against IS from the air. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )