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ECOLOGY: Is it possible to have an earth free of war, a society free of violence, a love free of lies and a life free of anxiety? As someone has said: «It starts with water.» Here we look at three communities.
Niels Johan Juhl-Nielsen -

Jesus from Instagram

RELIGION: The Netflix series Messiah asks the fascinating question of how Jesus – or someone who appears to be him – would be received today.
Aleksander Huser -

Forgiveness and revenge

MOSULS RUINS Film ISIS Tomorrow describes the state of Mosul in January 2018, six months after the city was liberated from Islamic State.
Hans Henrik Fafner -

After a terror-filled summer

The terrorists are trying to force us into war mode. We must be aware of our role in the theater of terror.
Linda Noor -

World Crisis?

ISIS 'good growth conditions were the most relevant topic at the big Middle East conference in Berlin.
Hans-Georg Kohler -

ISIS makes up few of the extremists in Syria

Few of the rebels in Syria aim to establish democracy. It is impossible to separate the groups. Since February 27, there has been a ceasefire ...
MODERN TIMES -

William McCants: The ISIS Apocalypse

The reason for ISIS's success is that violence and fear work, says Near East expert William McCants.
Henning Næs -

It is possible to protect children from war participation

The recruitment of children and youth from the refugee population in Jordan to the armed conflict in Syria shows some of the special protection needs that are being ...
tone.sommerfelt@fafo.no -

Patrick Cockburn: The Rise of the Islamic State

A book about ISIS that has a military more than a religious focus.
Henning Næs -

Cinematic expressions and strategic countermeasures

How does ISIS and the coalition use the audiovisual opportunities to communicate messages and create communities?
Steffen Moestrup -

John Pilger: A trip from Pol Pot to ISIS

In connection with ISIS's acts of violence in Beirut and Paris, John Pilger gives us an important reminder of what is the root of terrorism – and how to deal with it.
pilger@nytid.no -

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