In this day and age, one thing is clear: international issues and problems have many causes, but what exactly are they? Terrorism is an international issue with several causes. The first and major cause of terrorism is religious fundamentalism and extremism. The reason this leads to terrorist activity is due […]

The United States use of drones began under George W. Bush era, but their use has dramatically increased under Barack Obama’s, as the new way to fight al-Qaeda and other terrorist organisations in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen and Somalia. Since 2004 there have been 283 drone strikes in the border region […]

On the 8th of February 2013, at 8am in the gallows of Tihar Jail, Mohammad Afzal Guru was executed for his alleged involvement in the December 13th 2001 attacks on India’s Parliament. His execution has been described as a form of retributive justice in India’s political and academic circles, however […]

A good documentary, like a good book, stays with you for days after watching it, and Europe’s Last Dictator, although not easy to watch, did just this.  While the documentary’s UK premiere in March this year, was a glittering and public event, it was a far cry from the conditions […]