We can no longer apply the classic criteria to clearly determine whether and when we should use military force. We are waging war in Afghanistan, for example, but it's an asymmetrical war where the enemies are criminals instead of soldiers. Otto Schily afghanistanapplyasymmetrical share on social
It's a mistake to assume that Islamists always come from the slums. Indeed, many come from affluent families but for some reason just couldn't manage to integrate into Western society, even though they had good opportunities for advancement. Otto Schily advancementaffluentassume share on social
There is no question that Iraq is one of the main problems. You'd have to be blind not to see what a magnet and generating force it's become for terrorist groups. Otto Schily blindforcegenerate Change image and share on social
The vast majority of Muslims living here are peaceful citizens. Unfortunately, however, we also see religious and political fanaticism among Muslim groups in Germany. Otto Schily citizenfanaticismgermany Change image and share on social
And now when we hear that Iran and Iraq plan to cooperate more closely and that a fundamentalist is coming to power in Tehran - a man about whom we cannot be sure that he is absolutely averse to terrorism - it is very worrisome. Otto Schily absolutelyaverseclosely share on social
On the other hand, all kinds of adventurous schemes to add security checkpoints to subway and bus systems have been circulating since the London attacks. This is nonsense. No one can guaranty 100 percent security. Otto Schily addadventurousattack share on social
Freedom of the press is not questioned when investigative journalism unearths scandals, But that does not mean that every classified state document should be made available to journalists. Otto Schily classifydocumentfreedom Change image and share on social
It is a warning to all those who may think about becoming involved with a terrorist network, people who are willing to destroy their own lives are hard to deter. Otto Schily destroydeterhard Change image and share on social
The military has been tremendously important in the past during catastrophes and in protecting the population. But it shouldn't become an auxiliary police force. Otto Schily auxiliarycatastropheforce Change image and share on social
On September 11 last year international terrorism entered a new dimension. Otto Schily dimensionenterinternational Change image and share on social
