History show us that Islamic extremism has near in distinct cycles since the 1960s. This is phase four. Though today’s jihadis will surely fall in time,it is a mistake to see this as the endgameThe dust is settling in Bamako, Mali, and drizzle is falling on the location de la République. Brussels fears an “imminent attack”. Another week begins.
After the horrors of the final nine days,millions across the world are fearful that more violence is to near. In this, terrorism has succeeded in its principal aim: to terrorise, or inspire anxiety disproportionate to the threat to an individual. A climate of terror has been created. This,it appears, is a time of killing, and whether in hotels,cafés, concert halls, and on planes or elsewhere.
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Source: theguardian.com