What is the true meaning of mercy?
A scholar explains how mercy could be a simple act of opening oneself to those with opposing views.
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NATO’s future when America comes first
Is Trump correct in asserting that NATO has outlived its utility? Or that NATO’s members enjoy a 'free ride' on the back of the US? A political scientist examines the evidence.
Mass graves are horrific, but they must be protected to ensure justice for the victims
When mass graves are disturbed, it makes it harder to find out the truth about what happened.
Imitation game: how copies can solve our cultural heritage crises
Increasingly sophisticated technology allows us to make close-to-perfect copies of everything from paintings to burial chambers. Can a replica bring artefacts to new audiences?
The age of uncertainty is upon us, and we’d better get used to it
Uncertainties about America’s trajectory under Trump come at a particularly awkward moment in post-Cold War history.
What might a Trump presidency mean for Muslims and the Muslim world?
A Trump presidency may not be all doom and gloom for Muslims. Yes, there is cause for concern but there is reason for optimism too.
Is the Islamic State finished? Five possible scenarios
What happens to the Islamic State if it loses the battle for territory in Iraq and Syria? Here's a list of ways it might go down.
Not really Hollywood: the media’s misleading framing of Islamic State videos
Videos released by Islamic State have captured the attention of the world for years. But the media focus on its so-called 'slick, professional' video techniques runs the risk of mythologising the terrorist group.
Friday essay: war crimes and the many threats to cultural heritage
It is important to prosecute militants who destroy antiquities. But 'everyday' development - from dams flooding towns to the impact of mining on Indigenous rock art – does vastly more damage to heritage than war.
How ISIS terrorists neutralise guilt to justify their atrocities
Do ISIS fighters feel guilty about the violence they perpetrate? Not likely, according to criminological research, which suggests terrorists "neutralise" their guilt, just as many other criminals do.
Migration is the story of most of us because ‘we all move’: a visit to Lesbos
Perceptions of hordes of refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos have damaged tourism. But the refugees are dignified people, not beggars. An initiative is needed to bring tourists back to the island.
Putin, Obama and the battle for Aleppo
The survival of civilians seem forgotten in a new U.S. and Russian agreement to root out IS and other terrorists in Syria.
The tragedy of Turkish democracy in five acts
A professor at Ohio State surveyed Turkish citizens about their views on democracy. What he learned helps explain the current crisis in the EU wannabe.
Why Nice? Don’t ignore France’s troubled colonial legacy
Nice is an elegant and striking city, set against the azure Mediterranean. But there is history and politics behind the waving palms.
Explaining the Istanbul bombing: Turkey’s six foreign policy sins
Three suicide bombers killed 42 at Turkey's busiest airport June 28. A scholar explains how Turkey's foreign policy blunders have made the country such a target for terrorist attacks.
Why bad news for one Muslim American is bad news for all Muslims
Because Muslim Americans are an extreme 'outgroup,' they're all the more vulnerable to discrimination, especially in the wake of negative media coverage.
Disrupting pro-ISIS online ‘ecosystems’ could help thwart real-world terrorism
A new mathematical model of ISIS supporters' online behavior provides insights into how cyberactivity relates to real-world attacks.
Gun researchers see a public health emergency in Orlando mass shooting. Here’s why.
BU researchers on the prevalence of mass shootings and gun violence, why parents often underestimate how easily their kids could access a gun and why we know so little about how to solve this problem.
Here’s how radical groups like Islamic State use social media to attract recruits
From Twitter, to Facebook, to online gaming; radical groups use a vast range of tools to recruit new followers to their causes.
Inside ISIS’ looted antiquities trade
Profit estimates have ranged from $4 million to $7 billion. But with the Paris attacks costing only $10,000, does a number even matter?
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