Extremist attacks are cause for concern, but they force us to reflect on how to protect our values. And how to co-exist with fellow humans, also scared. Two women mourning in Lebanon, 11 January 2015. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) In the aftermath of the attacks in Paris,...
The Eiffel Tower in mourning, 14 November 2015. (EPA/Etienne Laurent) Freedom of expression and liberty are cornerstones of French heritage. While it is important to express one’s sentiments and opinions on social media, it’s also imperative that people understand...
After the Paris attacks, politicians are combative. But what if Islamic State’s goal was an escalation of conflict and Western boots on the ground? French President François Hollande declared the attacks in Paris an “act of war.” Angela Merkel...
It’s an age-old tactic, but experts say terrorist attacks have recently grown in breadth and intensity. Most recent attacks have occurred in five countries. Flowers at the scene of a shooting in Sousse, Tunisia, 27 June 2015. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) (We...
By Jasmine Horsey Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the 7/7 London tube bombings and the 6-month anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris. Coverage of the events is high on the agenda for today’s media, and memorials are taking place in both cities to...