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There is a strong argument that the Qur'an does not sanction the use of martyrdom operations. But it must be asked why radical interpretations of the Qur'an resonate with some Muslim communities.
For many, the War on Terror equals a War against Islam. Yet there is a real battle of ideas within Islam that is rarely heard by the West.
Today, Hungary is a country as free as Australia. But 50 years ago—on 23 October 1956—Hungarian students rebelled and issued a manifesto demanding free elections. The Soviets reacted ruthlessly.
George Bush, John Howard and others insist that we are winning the long war against terrorists, and, perhaps by body count they are right. But there is evidence that the way we are fighting the war has massively increased popular sympathy for such people in some parts of the world.
While musing on current events in Lebanon, Brian Matthews' globe of memory begins to spin back to a time and place perhaps not so different to today.
One of the great enemies of understanding is simple division.
James Griffin reviews the Australian Dictionary of Biography, Vol.16, John Ritchie and Diane Langmore, eds.
Has Michel Houellebecq earned the criticism that has come his way?
David Ferris on the mysteries of the global economy.
We would normally expect outrage at this combination of evil doing and mendacity. Instead we find indifference.
Letters from Philip Mendes, John Haughey, Gavan Breen.
Anthony Ham examines the life and legacy of Edward Said.
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