France and the Myth of the Colorblind Society
A controversial “anti-separatism” bill has set off an intense public debate in the country.
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France's Macron Is Ramping Up a Clash of Civilizations — but Will It Stop Terrorism?
With France on edge owing to a slew of terror attacks, Macron has arguably fanned, rather than quelled, the flames of unrest.
Biden Is the Perfect Figurehead for the Post-Trump National Security Establishment
Make no mistake, Joe Biden is a Washington creature with a multidecade record of support for wars and militarism.
French Muslims Grapple With a Republic That Codified Their Marginalization
“These kids you see around, Africans and Arabs, whether people like it or not, they’re French.”
Anti-Islam Movement Has New Rallying Cry — Let's Delete Verses of the Quran
A petition signed by 300 public figures in France, including a former president and prime minister, demands the deletion of verses in the Quran.
Blowback: How Torture Fuels Terrorism Rather Than Reduces It
Key figures in Al Qaeda were tortured before turning to violent extremism. Even U.S. military officials admit that torture is counterproductive.
Bigoted Election Campaigns, Not Terror Attacks, Drive Anti-Muslim Activity
A report from the New America Foundation reveals that anti-Muslim incidents tend to surge in particular political contexts, such as around elections.
Charlie Hebdo May Now Be Criticized Because It Mocked White Texans Rather Than Muslims
The key free speech principle has been rediscovered: One need not celebrate and praise ideas to defend their right to be expressed.
France Doesn't Know What to Do With the 17,000 People It Labels Potential Terrorists
How can French authorities prevent the violent radicalization of young people that has led to terrorist attacks if they cannot agree on its roots?
In Europe, Hate Speech Laws are Often Used to Suppress and Punish Left-Wing Viewpoints
If hate speech laws existed in the U.S., their prime targets would be pro-Palestinian groups, Muslims, atheists, Black Lives Matter activists, and antifa.