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The New York civilian court trial of 9/11 suspects: a clash of opposing propaganda interests?

The New York civilian court trial of 9/11 suspects: a clash of opposing propaganda interests?

The alleged masterminds and perpetrators of 9/11, headed by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, are finally facing a civilian court in New York City. In a stroke of agit-propaganda genius, the 9/11 suspects will be tried in a court that is ‘just blocks from where the World Trade Center once stood.’ The decision by US Attorney General Eric Holder to hold the [...]
In Fort Hood (just like in Afghanistan), US failure to know Muslims well enough?

In Fort Hood (just like in Afghanistan), US failure to know Muslims well enough?

The massacre at Fort Hood occurred at a time when US President Barack Obama is at the final stage of decision-making about what to do with the US war in Afghanistan. The Afghan war has been proving to be a failure in the US antiterrorism mobilization, as well as its counterinsurgency campaign. US troops in Afghanistan are said to be disillusioned, [...]