Ironically, xenophobic nationalists are utilizing the benefits of globalization.

Rather than allowing jihadists to shut down debate, it must proliferate so much that they simply cannot kill us all.

Let me make this clear: it is our duty to adopt a policy barring the wearing of niqabs in these public buildings.

No idea is above scrutiny and no people are beneath dignity.

Muslim communities themselves, as they expect mainstream society to stand down racists, must do more to also stand down the Islamist extremists.

I was imprisoned in the aftermath of the 11 September 2001 attacks, when Egypt's state security was rounding people up in unprecedented numbers.