Algeria

questioned. Ultimately resulting in World War I, which itself ended with the dissolution of many empires, the Anticolonial terrorist wave emerged in response to growing ethno-nationalist motivations, as seen in the cases of the National Liberal Front in Algeria. During this wave, the term “freedom fighter” emerged, as well as the claim of anti-imperialistic motivations. The “New Left Wing” wave started with the Vietnam War as the Soviet Union began supporting dissident terror groups with…

escort the prisoner but he does not want to hand him to the French authority and this is where Daru’s two values comes into conflict. The main character’s first value is his loyalty to the French and his friend, Balducci. Although Daru was born in Algeria, he is of European descent. Daru’s loyalty is shown in his quote that says, “every bite of this disgust me, and first of all you fellow here. But I won’t hand him over. Fight, yes, If I have to. But not that” (Camus 7). From the quote, the main…

Relations between the United States of America and the Republic of Cuba can only be regarded as tumultuous and calls into question the morality of various governmental actions concerning both parties. The Cuban embargo, enacted under President Eisenhower, clearly depicts the rise and fall of tensions between the two nations. In America, the ethicality of the Cuban embargo remains a frequently debated topic. However, individuals properly briefed on past and present relations between the United…

There is more to this world than what is out in your backyard. People often stick to what they know out of fear of feeling dumb. It is this fear that perpetrates ignorance and leads to the issues that we currently face with intercultural relations. We as a people need to become more aware of the greater world and the cultures within it. The best way to counter this ignorance is by making ourselves familiar with these cultures, and becoming familiar with the people in them. Some cultures people…

He won the Nobel Prize in 1957 for Literature. Albert Camus was born on the 7th of November, 1913, in Mondovi, French Algeria. Camus became popular for his political journalism, essays and novels during the 1940s. Camus did great in school and he was admitted to the University of Algiers, where he studied philosophy. He had obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees in…

In a more elegant manner, Rabih Alameddine wove his novel The Hawakti with rich and diverse background of the whole Middle East. The Hakawati is a novel which illustrates the diverse past of Arabs in the Middle East. This novel speaks back to the dehumanizing approach initiated by Americans, particularly after 9/11. By proposing to tell us a story, Alameddine deconstructs the reader’s expectations, and it is in this manner he/she is made aware of the plurality of interpretations that a single…

Augustine’s origins are nothing short of culturally rich. St. Augustine was born in Tagaste on November 13, 354 in Souk-Ahras, Algeria. Tagaste was a Roman community in a river valley not far from the Mediterranean coast in Africa. His parents were pretty well-off in Roman society. They were able to give Augustine a first-class education. Although it is believed that Augustine had…

France’s history is one of the most complicated and richest history in the world, but its beauty always mesmerizes the history lover. In the 8th century, after the death of Charlemagne came the division of the empire as the valid Treaty of Verdun was made . The three parts are now approximately France, Germany, and Italy. From 885 to 886, Charles the Fat took over Paris, however, he was incapable to show up at the battle with the Viking, proving that he was unable to protect the people, later he…

Al Qaeda Formation The name Al Qaeda was common in the Soviet-Afghanistan war training camps and it is translated to mean the base in the English language. This organization developed during the Bureau, becoming an organization of faith-fueled warriors rigorously working on an ideological program to protect the world’s evils to Israel and an America that was Jew-dominated. Osama used his managerial skills to establish this group as a business and obtained many of the finances from legitimate…

In Ancient Mesopotamia, the concept of law was governed by what is known as the Law Code of Hammurabi. This code was established by Hammurabi of Babylon, after taking control of most of Mesopotamia circa 1792-1750 BCE. This law can best be described by its main principle of “Lex Talionis”, a legal principle of having the punishment fit the crime. It was believed that prior to its introduction, Babylon suffered from disorder and chaos. Its people were governed by little more than their rulers…