Arab Spring Articles

The terrorist group calling itself Islamic State is far from defeatist – it believes it will win. Given the defeatism displayed by the international community, especially the west, who can blame them? Defeatism leads to inaction. Inaction has consequences, for the...

In his speech yesterday David Cameron set out his thoughts on Isil in a manner that many would agree with. He explained that the ‘threat is Islamist extremist terrorism – and it has found a new, hellish crucible – with Isil, in Iraq and Syria. These people are evil,...

Congratulations on your appointment as foreign secretary. You join Ernest Bevin, Herbert Morrison, James Callaghan, Tony Crosland, Robin Cook, Jack Straw and David Miliband in the pantheon. As you mount the Grand Staircase, and stroll around the Locarno Suite and...

Visitors to the West Wing are greeted by a series of 'jumbos' – giant photos of Barack Obama's latest events and visits, carefully selected to show the power and personality of the US president. There's no doubting that his first trip to the Middle East in office –...