Tag Archives: Manila

Why Saudi Arabia’s Neom Is Doomed

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Lawrence Person

I’m not sure I’ve mentioned Saudi Arabia’s Neom project before, the plan to build a 170km long, 500m tall linear city arcology in the northwest Saudi desert. As this Patrick Boyle video shows, things aren’t going swimmingly. Pitched in a … Continue reading →

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jihad/Not Jihad in the Philippines

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Lawrence Person

There’s been some confusion over the phrase “Did you hear what happened in the Philippines?”, as the answer to that question varies depending on which incident you’re talking about. One is jihad-related, the other not. The ongoing fighting in Marawi … Continue reading →

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