‘Trews’ Host Russell Brand Asks: How Can We End This Heartbreaking Cycle of Violence? (Video)
In the aftermath of the bombing in Manchester, U.K., political philosopher Brad Evans joins Brand to discuss whether there are solutions to terrorism.In the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Manchester, U.K., “Trews” host Russell Brand and political philosopher Brad Evans discuss whether there are solutions to global conflict.
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London officials describe the Saturday night attack as the latest in a string of deadly strikes on Britain.
Absent wall-to-wall coverage of Wednesday's attack in Afghanistan, as there was for the recent bombing in Manchester, England, there is no comparable outpouring of compassion for the victims.
To combat the terrorist group, we must see what it is doing -- not just in Europe but in the Middle East.
As we process the suicide bombing in England, we should brace for another wave of innocent casualties, this time in Yemen, the target of U.S.-supported Saudi Arabian bombardment.