Summary: The war in the Ukraine is, like many wars during the past few centuries, fought for the moral high ground as much as the physical terrain. Like many conflicts since WW2, it’s fought largely in the shadows by covert agencies of the participants and the great powers. Governments fall by mysterious means, dramatic actions …
The Ukraine anti-semitic flyer: a case study in propaganda Read More »
Summary: Here we look at the basis of the “Iran plans to commit genocide” meme. It’s at best an exaggeration, and said only once by an Iranian leader. Through repetition of the story Americans believe it to be the official national policy of Iran (yes, propaganda works). War hawks frequently draw analogies between Iran and NAZI Germany. Historians will note …
Summary: Another question from readers, timely and relevant! Comment sent to the FM website team in reply to Hatred and fear of Islam – of Moslems – is understandable. But are there hidden forces at work? (3 August 2010). Your comparison of Islamic terrorists to the Irish Republican Army is misguided. I may well be mistaken, but Islamic terrorists …
Should we fear that religion whose believers have killed so many people? Read More »
