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From the Archive: ‘The War on Terrorism: Is There an Alternative?’
In May 2002, six months after the invasion of Afghanistan
but before the Iraq war, the London Review of Books held a debate: ‘The
War on Terrorism: Is There an Alternative?’ The panel comprised Tariq Ali,
Christopher Hitchens, Jacqueline Rose, Anatol Lieven and Onora O’Neill.
President Bush’s ultimatum set the tone: either you’re with
us or you’re with the terrorists. The Guardian described it as ‘a battle
for the soul of the left’. Hitchens argued for military action and said that ‘theocratic fascists must be crushed.’ Others on the panel questioned the premise of the War on Terror and where such a doctrine might lead.
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By London Review of BooksIn May 2002, six months after the invasion of Afghanistan
but before the Iraq war, the London Review of Books held a debate: ‘The
War on Terrorism: Is There an Alternative?’ The panel comprised Tariq Ali,
Christopher Hitchens, Jacqueline Rose, Anatol Lieven and Onora O’Neill.
President Bush’s ultimatum set the tone: either you’re with
us or you’re with the terrorists. The Guardian described it as ‘a battle
for the soul of the left’. Hitchens argued for military action and said that ‘theocratic fascists must be crushed.’ Others on the panel questioned the premise of the War on Terror and where such a doctrine might lead.
More from the LRB:
The Belgrano Diary: https://lrb.me/belgranowotpod
Subscribe to the LRB: https://lrb.me/subswotpod
Close Readings podcast: https://lrb.me/crwotpod
LRB Audiobooks: https://lrb.me/audiobookswotpod
Bags, binders and more at the LRB Store: https://lrb.me/storewotpod
Get in touch: [email protected]