The retrospective history of modern Islamic society

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The roots of radical Islam
By Jonathan Manthorpe, The Vancouver Sun 27 September 2001. Meddling by western powers fuelled the radicalization of Middle East. A time and place to start is Tehran, the capital of Iran, Aug. 19, 1953.