Pro-Israel lobby group bankrolling Tories, film claims (50% of MPs in the shadow cabinet are Conservative Friends of Israel members, according to Channel 4's Dispatches). Pro-Israeli organisations in Britain look set to see their influence increase...

Pakistan's conspiracy cottage industry Blame for the recent spate of bombings is being laid at the door of foreign powers by many ordinary Pakistanis. Why? Although the Taliban have openly claimed responsibility for the recent epidemic of suicide...

I think this cartoon captures my feelings about the episode better than anything I've seen in print or any other media till now. People who join a military or militia are doing so for the purpose of taking part in armed combat. As far as I understand...

Today is November 5th, Guy Fawkes Night. It marks the day when a plot to attack Parliament and overthrow the British government was foiled. Four centuries later, the night is known less for high treason and more for high spirits. Perhaps in four...

Afghanistan as we know it was created in the 18th century for reasons of military defense. Throughout Afghan history, there was never really any cohesive agent to bind the various ethno-religious groups which comprise the country. Though many Afghans...