Muslim Problem being Recognised
Yesterday’s Commentary drew attention to reports that indicated a significant proportion of the refugees to Europe (more strictly, to Germany) may be “economic” migrants using the refugee label and that opposition to an open door immigration policy appeared to be increasing there. I also referred to analyses by the non-partisan US think-tank Gatehouse Foundation suggesting the 6 million Muslims in Germany are heavily under the influence of an extremist group and that the problems arising from extensive cultural differences were not being recognised. This poses, I noted, a serious threat of a break-up of the EU and possible forcible internal resistance in Europe.
Refugees Surge Raises Serious Problems
The difficulties being experienced by refugees from Syria, Iraq and other Middle East countries in reaching Germany are not stopping the increasing attempts by individuals to take advantage of the free inflow which that country is allowing. Some are portraying Merkel as a saviour and there is pressure on other western countries to accept increased numbers.
Policies on Refugees & Islamic Extremism
There has been universal agreement that the large numbers now fleeing from Syria, Iraq, Libya and other Middle East/African countries should either be accepted as refugees or provided with assistance in some form. Unfortunately, there is no public recognition that the primary cause of the refugee surge is the ongoing murder and destruction occurring under the terrorist activity of IS, al-Qaeda and other extremist Islamic groups. This includes the Assad regime, which is being helped by the Russians and the Iranians.
Religion Drives Terrorists
Over recent days, following the jihad call by an IS spokesman last Tuesday there have been four major terrorist attacks overseas and... Read More
Labor at Precipice Edge
Islamic Terrorism Increases Further Reports yesterday of many deaths overseas from terrorist attacks in three places, including a beheading in France (see... Read More
Counter-Terroism & Citizenship
Today’s The Australian has published my letter (see below) arguing that the Abbott government should spell out in detail the case for... Read More
Rethinking the Jihadist threat -Citizenship-Iran Worse than IS- Temperature Adjustments Don’t Work
Islamist Policy Following my Commentary yesterday, further worrying reports/analyses have emerged in today’s media in regard to western policies on Islamic extremism.Note... Read More
Counter-Terrorism-Can IS be Defeated- Colder Weather Could be the Real Danger
Counter-Terrorist Policy Today’s Financial Review has published my letter (see below) endorsing the decision to appoint both a minister and a coordinator... Read More
Welcome Policy Additions re Muslims in Australia; Iraq Situation Deteriorates.
The Australian has continued to give considerable attention to new policies regarding unacceptable behaviour by some Muslims in Australia, including the publication of... Read More
Political Outcome of the Budget; Treatment of Muslims in Aus; Tackling Islam Activity O’Seas; Immigration Policy
Budget Strategy My letter below, published in the Financial Review five days after the budget, provides some references which briefly illustrate the... Read More