Tag Archives: Middle-East

France working with Libyan rebels months before the invasion

Yes, France was planning a coup against Gaddafi months before any signs of ‘militancy’, ‘oppression’ and his apparent killing spree against his own people. The reports from Italian journalist Franco Bechis show the French were planning to go into Libya … Continue reading

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Why Libyan airstrikes are a bad idea

So, we marched forward with a ‘No Fly Zone’ imposed by NATO in a quickly drafted agreement involving the US, the UK and France.  All things seem to be going according to plan. Except, the introduction of a No Fly … Continue reading

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Why Islam matters

At present we have an alarming predicament.  The world is in turmoil surrounding its behaviour towards Islamic countries – set off against a backdrop of confused economic interests.  When I say ‘the world’   I mean of course ‘my world’ which … Continue reading

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