September 11 in Context

The Changing Faces of TerrorismIt is an often used - and often misused - word. How should we define a 'terrorist' in the 21st century? By Professor Adam Roberts.

Crusades and Jihads in Postcolonial TimesHow do different interpretations of history shape the views of Islam and the West? By Dr S Sayyid.

• Afghanistan: At the Crossroads of Ancient Civilisations by Dan Cruickshank