Tag Archives : Abu Sayyaf

Lydia Khalil in Foreign Policy bolsters the realistic idea that no one really knows how a terrorist looks like, and that not even airport scanners can identify the real culprits. However, Khalil gives us the roster of terroristic talents that comprises al-Qaeda’s moving force. It is a rogue’s gallery of organized crime in global proportions. Khalil [...]

Associated Press may be quick but not entirely accurate. So, here are a few corrections to the AP news on the Abu Sayyaf: (1) The title reads ‘ Abu Sayyaf’s new generation threatens Philippines.’ No such thing as Abu Sayyaf’s new generation. It’s still the old gang, though some of the earlier leaders have been killed. It’s still the same [...]