https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOqeoj669xg Fine thriller about the complexity and moral implications of modern warfare, when fighting terrorist with drone attacks. Eye in the Sky – Gavin Hood (2016) ****
Tag Archives: Terrorism
Vader en zoon alleen
Antoine Leiris schreef de dag nadat zijn vrouw in de Bataclan in Parijs door moslimterroristen was vermoord een Facebookpost die door miljoenen werd gelezen. Daarin zei hij dat ze weliswaar zijn vrouw, zijn grote liefde, hadden afgenomen, maar dat ze zijn haat niet zouden krijgen. Dit boekje is daar een uitwerking van. Het is eenContinueContinue reading “Vader en zoon alleen”
We moeten ons grote zorgen maken
Een boek waar ik wakker van heb gelegen. Hoewel de toon luchtig is en er veel valt te lachen, is er maar een conclusie te trekken uit dit dappere journalistieke project: we moeten ons grote zorgen maken. Midden in onze maatschappij leven grote bevolkingsgroepen niet alleen langs elkaar heen, maar komen ze ook steeds verderContinueContinue reading “We moeten ons grote zorgen maken”
The Gatekeepers – Dror Moreh (2012) ****
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2BqrpLaDVw&feature=youtu.be Really interesting documentary film that tells the story of the Israeli security service, Shin Bet, from the perspective of six of its former heads. A revealing insight for me was the cooperation between the Israeli and Palestinian intelligence services: not because they like each other, but because it both increases Israel’s safety as theContinueContinue reading “The Gatekeepers – Dror Moreh (2012) ****”
Why ISIS is so attractive
In many articles about ISIS/ IS/ ISIL/ Daesh, I came across the name of William McCants, fellow and director of the Brookings Institute, and his book on Islamic State. As he seemed to be a trustworthy source for many writers on the subject, I wanted to read his book – subtitled The History, Strategy andContinueContinue reading “Why ISIS is so attractive”
Paris reste debout!
Als ik de metro uitkom op Place de la Republique valt meteen de mensenmassa op die het 19e eeuwse monument omringt. Er zijn camera’s en veel bodyguards – waarschijnlijk is er een beroemdheid of notabele om een krans te leggen. Als ze weer weg is – ik meende een lange bos rasta’s te zien -ContinueContinue reading “Paris reste debout!”
At war
Since the horrendous attacks in my beloved Paris I’ve been increasing my reading on ISIS, the attacks, jihadism and the Middle-East. Here’s a selection: A Vox article on the gap between true narratives and true facts. “America has not changed Iraq or Syria, but the wars there have indeed changed America” – a long-read ContinueContinue reading “At war”
A day in the life of a ‘sensor’ – a drone pilot
Thousands of people have been killed by drones in the last 14 years: in Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia and probably many other countries. This is how such a remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) is operated, from thousands miles away.
The Islamist Phoenix – Loretta Napoleoni (2014)
Tells the stunning success story of IS in Iraq and Syria and explains the drivers behind the creation of a Caliphate that, under the leadership of Al-Baghdadi, invites all Sunni Muslims to join the new Holy Land. IS has made maximum use of the total chaos in the region, the fitna (civil war) within the Islamic community between Sunni’s and Shi’ites and hasContinueContinue reading “The Islamist Phoenix – Loretta Napoleoni (2014)”
Charlie Wilson’s War, The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History – George Crile (2007)
Hilarious account of Congressman Charlie Wilson, who together with CIA operative Gus Avraktos, creates an ever expanding program to support the Afghan Mujahideen – back in the days when the Soviets were fighting in Afghanistan. This story proves that reality is more surprising than our imagination.
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