Glossary Cowboy (especially in the Western U.S): A man who herds and tends cattle, performing much of his work on horseback [Informal – British]: A dishonest or careless person, especially…
Tiers of a Clown: How a Joker replaced the Ace as trump card
Any lingering doubts concerning the hand dealt to our societies insofar as competent leadership was concerned, prior to the outbreak of COVID19, is likely to have diminished following the debacles…
Boris & Dominic: A Modern Portrait of Dorian Gray?
Boris Johnson’s recent cabinet reshuffle, which prompted the resignation of Sajid Javid, should come as no surprise. Javid was dubbed a ‘chino’ – chancellor in name only – among Conservative…
Societal Serenity & Quietist Salafis: A Swedish Context
By Gibril Fodor* It's a sunny Friday afternoon. We have just completed the traditional Friday prayers in a small mosque located in the shadow of large Brutalist style housing blocks…
Is ISIS Dead? The Importance of Uprooting its Leadership
By Nacereddine Saleh Donald Trump has been eager to claim the defeat of ISIS, though this has been disputed by forces on the ground.[1] Either way, its so-called ‘caliphate’ is…
A Precedent for the President…
The case of USA vs. Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, criminal no. 10-123-02, provides a precedent for the current dilemma surrounding the legal status of Hoda Muthana. However, the US government and its…
A Symbol of Oppression: Rubbing Salt in the wounds
"They’re trying to take away our culture. They’re trying to take away our history...These things have been there for 150 years, for a hundred years. You go back to a…
Amber Rudd’s denial: Was she taking the P?
In light of Rudd's resignation on 29th April 2018, it appears that her efforts to mislead not only the public, but also the Home Affairs Select Committee, have come back…
Not my President, not my Caliph: Political and Religious Extremism
The 21st century is witnessing a worrying trend where unqualified personalities – who lack legitimacy – are assuming significant positions of political or religious authority. It is evident that part…
Is Donald Trump a Salafist?
As the US prepares to inaugurate its 45th president, an important consideration should be given to what social conservatism actually means to Donald Trump. Upon closer examination of his beliefs,…