Tag Archives: war

Some sinister developments in Egypt

Posted on 17 February, 2011 by Simon

The Index on Censorship reports on the apparently co-ordinated and police-controlled “pro-Mubarak” mobs in Cairo.

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Sherman on soldiers’ “inner war”

Posted on 26 January, 2011 by Simon

Nancy Sherman talks about the psychological turmoil of soldiers, and argues that philosophers should engage with the emotions of conflict as well as “just war” theory.

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News about Tunisia

Posted on 16 January, 2011 by Simon

Aaron Bady has an interesting round-up of news – and offers his own opinions – about the situation in Tunisia, and its immediate political future.

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Bady on the need for intervention in Tunisia

Posted on 14 January, 2011 by Simon

Aaron Bady makes a strong case at his zunguzungu blog. Update: the Tunisian president has been ousted after 23 years in power.

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