The Shadowland Journal

From Christopher Dickey, the author of "Our Man in Charleston: Britain's Secret Agent in the Civil War South" and "Securing the City," this site provides updates and footnotes on history, espionage, terrorism, fanaticism, policing and counterinsurgency linked to Dickey's columns for The Daily Beast and his other writings; also, occasional dialogues, diatribes, and contributions from friends.

Sunday, April 24, 2016

My ongoing coverage of Islam and Terror Today, and the Roots of American Madness in Slavery and the Civil War

  • ARTICLE

    Texas Secessionists' Embassy in Paris

    Texas Secessionists' Embassy in Paris

    Apr 24, 2016 12:15 AM EDT
    Secession talk is heating up again in Texas. Will France once again recognize it as its own country?... MORE
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    US President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdelaziz al-Saud, Governor of Riyadh, as he arrives at King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, on April 20, 2016.
During his two-day visit, the fourth of his eight years as president, Obama is to meet Saudi King Salman and attend a Gulf summit, in which he hopes to focus discussions on the fight against jihadist groups and efforts to end wars in Syria and Yemen.

    Why The U.S. Still Backs The Saudis

    Apr 22, 2016 9:50 AM EDT
    President Obama was once far more critical of the Saudi regime.... MORE
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    D4THNF An undated computer graphic of France?s largest mosque 5o be built in Marseille. The construction of France?s largest mosque, with room for some 7,000 visitors, was officially launched Friday when Marseille Mayor Jean-Claude Gaudin handed over the construction permit. The mosque will cost 22 million euros (32.6 million dollars) to build and is to comprise a prayer hall measuring 2,

    Muslim Infighting Stopped Grand Mosque

    Apr 17, 2016 12:01 AM EDT
    15 years ago the French city of Marseille approved a giant mosque on one of the western hilltops as... MORE
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    Khalid and Brahim El Bakraoui

    Taxi Hero Shows How We Stop Terrorists

    Mar 23, 2016 1:40 PM EDT
    A driver said to be of Moroccan heritage risked his life by leading police to the ISIS bomb factory...MORE
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    Injured people are seen at the scene of explosions at Zaventem airport near Brussels, Belgium, March 22, 2016.

    Guerrilla Warfare Hits Heart of Europe

    Mar 22, 2016 6:00 AM EDT
    Coordinated attacks on Brussels this morning may signal the start of an ISIS-led guerrilla warfare...MORE
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