Labib Madanat tells Cross Rhythms

It is no secret that our region is witnessing a shift in the strategy of fundamental Islam. The way it is happening is by creating grassroots support for their idea first and thus gaining public legitimacy. They work towards becoming influential in certain sectors; media, education, social work…etc. Whenever they can they try to establish a virtual rule on whichever territory they can. They do not believe in present political borders; for them these are man-made borders, and even worse, colonially made. Thus you see Hizbolla in south Lebanon, the failing attempt of Fatah Al-Islam in Nahr Al- Bared refugee camp in Lebanon, Gaza, and other areas as well. The Axis of Evil for them is the West, Israel and Western-allied regimes. They have lots of ammunition to use in their strategy; in all honesty they do present a very convincing case for the masses who are tired of tyranny and corruption.: