European Muslims need to feel ownership of security, rather than viewing the police as an occupying army. David Ignatius armyeuropeanfeel Change image and share on social
A world in which there are no secrets that can be protected at all is going to be a pretty dangerous world. David Ignatius dangerousprettyprotect Change image and share on social
Machiavelli did believe that it was better to appear to be good than to be good. If you're good, you're just too vulnerable, but if you appear to be good, you get all the benefits plus you can be sneaky and, when necessary, stab someone in the back. David Ignatius backbenefitgood share on social
The American experiment has always depended on a measure of tolerance and good sense. David Ignatius americandependexperiment Change image and share on social
It's a genuine dilemma for governments, deciding how much information to share in this threat-filled era. David Ignatius decidedilemmaera Change image and share on social
Fear brings out the best in some people and the worst in others. It's a test of character, for individuals and nations. David Ignatius badbringcharacter Change image and share on social
Intelligence services exist to do things that are illegal abroad. They exist to tell lies. David Ignatius abroadexistillegal Change image and share on social
Europeans don't like to talk about intelligence, and they often pretend their countries don't spy. David Ignatius countryeuropeanintelligence Change image and share on social
Yes, Europe needs to be more welcoming, but that's only half of it. Muslims need to embrace the obligations of European residence and citizenship. David Ignatius citizenshipembraceeurope Change image and share on social
In a chaotic world, U.S. diplomats will probably have even less contact with the people they need to reach. David Ignatius chaoticcontactdiplomat Change image and share on social