Isis

Isis

• 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