Article Five of the North Atlantic Treaty reads, “an armed attack against one or more [members] in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all.” Under this agreement, each of the attacked state’s allies are obligated to assist with “such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force.” … Read more
Last week, Europe was rocked by another ghastly ISIS terrorist attack. While attacks in Belgium have lead to calls for changes in strategy in the campaign in Iraq and Syria, this would be a strategically risky proposition. Rather than projecting strength, Brussels attacks underline how precarious the group’s position is in the Middle East. The … Read more
Fear of terror is growing in Europe in response to the numerous terrorist attacks that have been carried out on European soil. The situation is dire, but while there are many forms of reaction that appear justifiable in moments of shock and horror, these can be dangerous when out in the light. Following each attack … Read more
The Economist, The Huffington Post, CNN, The Boston Globe, and many other media outlets have reported on the “new normal” after the terrorist attacks in Brussels. The belief is that in some way, the attacks in Madrid (2004), London (2005), Paris (2015), and now Brussels (2016), are all connected in an extensive plot by Islamic … Read more
Israel’s constant existential vulnerability, as Prime Minister Netanyahu never tires of saying, is unique among nations. Apart from the United States, Israel has few, if any, close allies, and most of the nations surrounding it have vowed its destruction. Just 1000 miles away lies Iran, which has not only has sworn to destroy Israel, but … Read more
I’m utterly confused. I’m confused as to why we are discussing adequate protest strategy instead of the death of an unarmed black teenager. I’m confused as to why I’ve heard more about the feelings of upset naked students instead of a black man being killed on camera only to have his murderer walk away without … Read more
In an email to members of the Harvard student body, the activists who organized the demonstration at Primal Scream argued that the event was successful. While these activists do have a just cause, and while their goals lie beyond the scope of disagreement, the demonstration itself did not succeed in advancing any of its meaningful … Read more
I’m a big fan of Primal Scream: I love it enough to have participated in it three times before. In fact, until the Primal Scream protest was planned, I was planning to run again this semester. I participated in the Primal Scream protest because it felt wrong not to do so, despite knowing full well … Read more
We asked for four and a half minutes of silence to symbolize the four and a half hours that an unarmed, facedown, dead Michael Brown was left in the streets of Ferguson, MO. A police officer had shot him six times. And we asked for four and a half minutes of respect, four and a … Read more
Seen by many students as a lifeline and safe haven, Harvard University Health Services’s (HUHS) decision to shutter the Stillman Infirmary has brought about angry and confused reactions from much of the student body. As the only 24-hour emergency care provider for Harvard students in the vicinity of Harvard Square, it is expected and fair … Read more