by Samuel Smithson | Jun 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
This evening I would like us to consider the problem of extremism as it is played out in the politics and religion of the Middle East. Blessed indeed are the peacemakers: but in the Middle East they are really up against it; not least because – if you will allow me a...
by Samuel Smithson | Jun 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
‘Making sense of the Middle East today.’ The first of a series of four talks following my research and recent trips to Turkey and Syria. I would like to begin with a quote. In fact I shall be quoting individuals fairly frequently in these talks – be they...
