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Stop the War statement on Kabul bombings

Statement from the Stop the War Coalition on the brutal terrorist attack on Kabul airport
Shamima Begum ruling: the racist product of Britain’s wars

Keeping Shamima Begum stateless and blocking her from re-entering the UK is setting a dangerous precedent, argues Lucy Nichols.
Once upon a time in Iraq, a TV documentary review

Terina Hine reviews the fascinating five-part TV documentary Once Upon a Time in Iraq available on BBC iPlayer
Revoking Shamima Begum’s citizenship is unjustifiable

Removing Shamima Begum's citizenship is a violation of international and human rights law and would set a dangerous precedent, argues Shabbir Lakha
The idea that the West have been “inactive” in Syria is completely untrue

Politicians and commentators supporting more military action in Syria say inaction has consequences, but the West haven't been inactive in Syria argues Shabbir Lakha
Trump’s involvement in Syria: an unwinnable war

Trump’s proclaimed fight against Islamic terrorism is likely to develop into a war with troops on the ground, writes Lindsey German
Syria: understanding the anti-war position

However confusing the situation in Syria, the anti-war movement provides political clarity, argues David Bush in his latest online post
Chaos and Caliphate: Jihadis and the West in the Struggle for the Middle East

Repeated, arrogant western interventions from 2003 to today lie behind the rise of IS, as two recent books agree, argues Sean Ledwith
Blood year: Islamic State and the Failures of the War on Terror

David Kilcullen’s insider account of the war on terror should be a warning to us all, writes Chris Nineham
Are we poised for another war in Libya?

After imposing a 'unity' government in Libya, Western powers have signalled they are waiting for the call for more intervention, which could mean more war
Responding to terror: Brussels, anger and understanding

Frank Barat argues that we have to understand the root causes of terrorism if we are to achieve a peaceful world
Syria vote: Keep up the pressure on MPs

Last night's Stop the War protest had an impact. Keep up the pressure on MPs before the vote tonight, writes Yasmin Dahnoun
Cameron knows that this is about sending ground troops

For David Cameron, airstrikes are a prelude to ground troops. All out to stop the second Iraq War, argues Kevin Ovenden
A quick guide to who’s fighting whom in Syria

John Rees looks at whether there is a side that 'we' should join
Incoherent and dangerous: Cameron's case for war

David Cameron is asking MPs to vote to plunge Britain into a maelstrom of competing powers without any apparent co-ordination or plan
End the cycle of violence: war is not the answer

Behind Cameron’s new push for war, lies a total failure to recognise the reasons for the growth of Isis, writes Lindsey German
The left in France: a moment of decision

While Hollande is arguing for more war, the left needs to focus on building a broad, united movement against war, racism and Islamophobia
Western intervention: opening the gates of hell

What should the West do? Cease all intervention in the Middle East, accept refugees fleeing from war and promote reparations, argues Brian Heron
Stop the War: for a world without terrorism and imperialism

The response of the West and other major powers has been for more war. The idea that bombing will end terrorism is refuted by the history of the last 14 years
Imperialist intervention in Syria: not the people’s dream, but a nightmare

Vladimir Unkovski-Korica on why when it comes to the crisis in Syria, the main enemy is at home
Why safe havens are a green light for bombing

Stop the War Coalition has prepared a briefing on why safe havens and no-fly zones amount to military intervention, and must be opposed
Hundreds of civilians killed by air strikes on Iraq and Syria

New research reveals the scale of civilian casualties due to US-led air strikes on Iraq and Syria
'Jihadi John': are the UK security services contributing to terror?

John Rees reflects on the 'Jihadi John' story and the role of the secret services in the fight against terrorism
Will there be an independent Kurdistan?

A Kurdish state would raise the hopes of millions of Kurds, change the geopolitics of the region and challenge the integrity of the existing states writes Alastair Stephens
The making of Iraq War III

Sean Ledwith investigates the history of Western involvement in Iraq that has led the US into a third war in the country
Iraq: Obama's sectarian allies won't defeat Islamic State

The sectarian legacy of the US occupation means Obama's strategy of air strikes in support of the Iraqi military cannot defeat the Islamic State argues Ady Cousins
Ten reasons to oppose military intervention in Iraq and Syria

This latest phase of terrorism is a product of the west's disastrous foreign policies, endless wars and backing of barbaric regimes in the Middle East
John Rees: solidarity with resistance of Kobane

John Rees speaking at the 'Support the resistance of Kobane against Isis attacks' protest in London's Parliament Square. Video by Shahrzad Shemirani
Day-Mer: Kobane needs international support

Nato member Turkey is effectively allowing Isis to destroy the Kurdish city of Kobane. This press release by Turkish Kurdish organisation Day-Mer, calls for international solidarity and for Turkey to allow Kurdish heavy weapons through to defend the city
Canada: the latest recruits to Obama's new 'Coalition of the Killing'?

As the Canadian Parliament votes to join the US-led war in Iraq and Syria, this editorial from the new left-wing website 'Ricochet' argues that big questions remain unexamined
Why Obama's airstrike alliance is no friend of the Kurds

The governments of the US, Turkey, Britain, Israel and the rest of the alliance for Iraq War III are no real defenders of Kurdish rights
Day-Mer Statement: Support the resistance of Kobanê against Isis attacks!

Turkish and Kurdish organisation Day-Mer have released the following statement condemning imperialist military intervention and calling for solidarity with the Kurdish people
Made in Britain: how the Tories armed both sides in the Iran-Iraq war

Kit Klarenberg looks at how the Thatcher government secretly armed both sides in the war between Iran and Iraq

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Statement from the Stop the War Coalition on the brutal terrorist attack on Kabul airport

Keeping Shamima Begum stateless and blocking her from re-entering the UK is setting a dangerous precedent, argues Lucy Nichols.

Terina Hine reviews the fascinating five-part TV documentary Once Upon a Time in Iraq available on BBC iPlayer

Removing Shamima Begum's citizenship is a violation of international and human rights law and would set a dangerous precedent, argues Shabbir Lakha

Politicians and commentators supporting more military action in Syria say inaction has consequences, but the West haven't been inactive in Syria argues Shabbir Lakha

Trump’s proclaimed fight against Islamic terrorism is likely to develop into a war with troops on the ground, writes Lindsey German

However confusing the situation in Syria, the anti-war movement provides political clarity, argues David Bush in his latest online post

Repeated, arrogant western interventions from 2003 to today lie behind the rise of IS, as two recent books agree, argues Sean Ledwith

David Kilcullen’s insider account of the war on terror should be a warning to us all, writes Chris Nineham

After imposing a 'unity' government in Libya, Western powers have signalled they are waiting for the call for more intervention, which could mean more war

Frank Barat argues that we have to understand the root causes of terrorism if we are to achieve a peaceful world

Last night's Stop the War protest had an impact. Keep up the pressure on MPs before the vote tonight, writes Yasmin Dahnoun

For David Cameron, airstrikes are a prelude to ground troops. All out to stop the second Iraq War, argues Kevin Ovenden

John Rees looks at whether there is a side that 'we' should join

David Cameron is asking MPs to vote to plunge Britain into a maelstrom of competing powers without any apparent co-ordination or plan

Behind Cameron’s new push for war, lies a total failure to recognise the reasons for the growth of Isis, writes Lindsey German

While Hollande is arguing for more war, the left needs to focus on building a broad, united movement against war, racism and Islamophobia

What should the West do? Cease all intervention in the Middle East, accept refugees fleeing from war and promote reparations, argues Brian Heron

The response of the West and other major powers has been for more war. The idea that bombing will end terrorism is refuted by the history of the last 14 years

Vladimir Unkovski-Korica on why when it comes to the crisis in Syria, the main enemy is at home

Stop the War Coalition has prepared a briefing on why safe havens and no-fly zones amount to military intervention, and must be opposed

New research reveals the scale of civilian casualties due to US-led air strikes on Iraq and Syria

John Rees reflects on the 'Jihadi John' story and the role of the secret services in the fight against terrorism

A Kurdish state would raise the hopes of millions of Kurds, change the geopolitics of the region and challenge the integrity of the existing states writes Alastair Stephens

Sean Ledwith investigates the history of Western involvement in Iraq that has led the US into a third war in the country

The sectarian legacy of the US occupation means Obama's strategy of air strikes in support of the Iraqi military cannot defeat the Islamic State argues Ady Cousins

This latest phase of terrorism is a product of the west's disastrous foreign policies, endless wars and backing of barbaric regimes in the Middle East

John Rees speaking at the 'Support the resistance of Kobane against Isis attacks' protest in London's Parliament Square. Video by Shahrzad Shemirani

Nato member Turkey is effectively allowing Isis to destroy the Kurdish city of Kobane. This press release by Turkish Kurdish organisation Day-Mer, calls for international solidarity and for Turkey to allow Kurdish heavy weapons through to defend the city

As the Canadian Parliament votes to join the US-led war in Iraq and Syria, this editorial from the new left-wing website 'Ricochet' argues that big questions remain unexamined

The governments of the US, Turkey, Britain, Israel and the rest of the alliance for Iraq War III are no real defenders of Kurdish rights

Turkish and Kurdish organisation Day-Mer have released the following statement condemning imperialist military intervention and calling for solidarity with the Kurdish people

Kit Klarenberg looks at how the Thatcher government secretly armed both sides in the war between Iran and Iraq