Europe Versus the Islamic State
As the terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels have starkly demonstrated, if there was ever a moment since the end of WWII when Europe needed to take charge of its security, it is now. Terrorists are targeting Europe, because they believe Europe is the West's weak link; for its own sake, Europe must prove them wrong.
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PARIS – After the November 13 terrorist attacks in Paris that left 130 dead, I wrote a commentary entitled “We Are At War” – and faced considerable criticism from readers, Europeans and non-Europeans alike. How dare I use the word “war” to describe the attacks! Words are weapons, and misusing them is irresponsible, even dangerous. Had I not learned anything from George W. Bush’s jingoism?