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The Fallacy of the Blair Narrative and the War on Islam(ism)

The Fallacy of the Blair Narrative and the War on Islam(ism)

The ‘Blair narrative’ is not new but dates back to the beginning of the so-called “war of terror.” It effectively shifts the blame off Western foreign policy—something for which the former British Prime Minister became detested [...]

Tony Blair: A self-appointed ‘Governor General’ for the Middle East

Tony Blair: A self-appointed ‘Governor General’ for the Middle East

When former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was interviewed by the BBC about the Arab uprisings yesterday, he called for the West to develop a coherent strategy across the Middle East: “a plan for change that [...]