Today I read two excellent essays by Lee Harris regarding the "war" that Al Qaeda as declared on the world. I put the word "war" in quotes because Mr. Harris argues that this is not a war. It is a blood feud. He claims that we are mistaken to attempt to frame these terror attacks as battles in a war. They simply do not fit. However, when framed within the concept of a blood feud, which is an integral part of middle eastern tribal society, they makes perfect sense.
They are well worth the read.
Click HERE for the essay about blood feuds (Written after the London bombings).
Click HERE for the essay about Al Qaeda's Ideology (written after Sept 11).
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