Worldfocus blogger S. Azmat Hassan writes how mankind has engaged in violent extremism since Biblical times. Terrorism is propaganda by deed, since terrorism is theater. So, Hassan argues, al-Qaeda succeeds every time it plants fear and uncertainty in our hearts and minds.
All Posts Tagged With: "conflict"
S. Azmat Hassan (Blog)
January 11, 2010
U.S. seeks hearts and minds in combatting global jihad
Interview
January 6, 2010
Ethnic tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina cause concern
Ivana Howard grew up in Bosnia, and covers the region for the National Endowment for Democracy, a private non-profit organization that promotes democracy around the world. Howard joins Daljit Dhaliwal to take a closer look at the increasing ethnic tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Video Blogwatch
December 28, 2009
Citizens of Iran mobilize during Ashura holiday protests
On Sunday, Iranians observed the Shiite holiday of Ashura, which commemorates the death of Shiite Islam's holiest martyr, Imam Hussein. Anti-government protests were met with severe violence by state security forces. Witnesses said the protests were the largest and bloodiest since those following the disputed presidential elections in June.
Video Blogwatch
December 8, 2009
Iran’s student day vigils turn into regime change rallies
Every year, December 7 commemorates the three students killed by police during protests against a 1953 visit by then-U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon. Amateur videos culled from YouTube show that this year's events transformed into demonstrations opposing the Iranian government. Watch footage from some of the country's largest anti-government rallies since July.
How You See It
November 19, 2009
Settlements blocking Israeli-Palestinian path to peace?
The peace process between Israel and the Palestinians is in crisis, with no sign that a key issue -- freezing Israeli settlements -- can be resolved any time soon. Israelis and Palestinians continue to struggle over their common land. Should Israel agree to demands to freeze all settlement building?
Interviews (Videos)
December 30, 2008
Israeli strikes continue as Hamas refuses to surrender
Israel continued to carry out air strikes in Gaza for the fourth consecutive day.
Web Exclusive
December 15, 2008
Webcast on DR Congo — Tues., Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. EST
Worldfocus anchor Martin Savidge will host a webcasted radio show to discuss the roots of conflict and prospects for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tune in online at 7:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Perspectives
November 27, 2008
Park rangers return to Congo’s imperiled gorillas
Worldfocus contributing bloggers write from Virunga National Park in Congo -- home to more than half of the world's 700 remaining mountain gorillas and on the edge of a war zone.
Web Original Video
November 25, 2008
A fragile ceasefire in eastern Congo
Alan Doss, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in the Democratic Republic of Congo, speaks to Martin Savidge about the fragile ceasefire.
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