Category Archives: Terrorism

The Dawa Party Finally Get Their Man

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Mash

In the midst of the Iran-Iraq war, on July 8, 1982, members of the Dawa Party, at the behest of Iran, tried to unsuccessfully assassinate Saddam Hussein in the town of Dujail. On December 30, 2006 the Dawa Party finally got their … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Terrorism | 4 Comments

Mr. Hakim Goes To Washington

Posted on December 3, 2006 by Mash

On Monday President Bush is scheduled to meet Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, the leader of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI). Mr. Hakim is to get the full treatment topped off with a White House meeting with … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Terrorism, Torture | 5 Comments

The End Of An Era

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Mash

      "Of one thing we may be sure. The future will never have to ask, with misgiving, what could the Nazis have said in their favor. History will know that whatever could be said, they were allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Politics, Society, Terrorism, Torture | 27 Comments

Cyrus The Liar

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Mash

[Via Taylor Marsh] Cyrus Nowrasteh, the writer of the ABC fiction entitled "The Path to 9/11" wrote an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal on Monday defending himself and his script. His op-ed was titled "The Path to Hysteria: My … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics, Terrorism | 12 Comments

Pakistan And Extremism

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Mash

[Via Raw Story] President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan claimed on Tuesday that terrorism and extremism had been brought to Pakistan by the West. According to the Daily Times of Pakistan, Musharraf blamed the West for bringing terrorists and extremists to the region … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Foreign Policy, General, International, Terrorism | 21 Comments