The average American knows very little about Hezbollah, the Iranian terrorist proxy that appears on the evening news as operating mainly in Lebanon as a threat to Israel’s northern border. One of the purposes of this article is to explain in laymen’s … [Read more...] about Hezbollah Cells: Who Are The Basijis And Irgc?
Economic Warfare Report Explains What Shariah Finance Really Means
The report ‘Economic Warfare: Risks and Responses’ examines the possibility that financial terrorism and/or economic warfare played a part in the economic meltdown in 2008. The Washington Times and other media outlets have focused on findings in the … [Read more...] about Economic Warfare Report Explains What Shariah Finance Really Means
Mubarak's Delayed Resignation First Embarrasses Then Relieves Us
Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak's nearly 19 hours of maneuvering before finally being forced to step down initially embarrassed and eventually relieved the United States, one of the key engineers of the resignation plan. The historic announcement … [Read more...] about Mubarak's Delayed Resignation First Embarrasses Then Relieves Us
Watching Unrest In Egypt, Us Jews Voice Many Concerns, Some Hopes
American Jews’ concerns center on the fear that a new regime in Egypt would not honor the peace with Israel. But other voices call for the community to embrace the cause of Egyptian freedom. Days into the standoff in Cairo, protesters still fill … [Read more...] about Watching Unrest In Egypt, Us Jews Voice Many Concerns, Some Hopes
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: In Their Own Words
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: In Their Own Words Jonathan D. Halevi The Muslim Brotherhood has taken a greater role in organizing the protest against the Egyptian regime as it unfolds its independent political agenda. Rashad al-Bayumi, the … [Read more...] about Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood: In Their Own Words
Time To Reform Denmark’s Anti-Hate Speech Law
Danish reporter Lars Hedegaard was found not guilty yesterday of hate speech charges by the criminal court in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen. Hedegaard was prosecuted earlier this year for comments he made in his home in December 2009 about "honor … [Read more...] about Time To Reform Denmark’s Anti-Hate Speech Law
Radical Muslim Victories Are Well-Funded
The world community facilitated Hamas victory in the 2006 PA election, when it allowed Hamas to run under the name "List of Change and Reform." In June 2007, Hamas took control over the Gaza Strip from the PA. Since then, despite repeated promises to … [Read more...] about Radical Muslim Victories Are Well-Funded
Pending Reforms May Provide The Scientific Community Relief From The U.K's Far-Reaching Libel Law
Some science and medical journal editors avoid publishing research findings that could draw lawsuits under restrictive libel laws. Journalists also find this law chilling. A new U.K. bill set for this spring could protect scholars' and reporters' … [Read more...] about Pending Reforms May Provide The Scientific Community Relief From The U.K's Far-Reaching Libel Law
US Aid to Afghanistan for Condos In Dubai? Why The Obama Administration Doesn’t Seem To Care
In his State of the Union speech last night, the President stated: “The Afghan government will need to deliver better governance. But we are strengthening the capacity of the Afghan people and building an enduring partnership with them.” It is not a … [Read more...] about US Aid to Afghanistan for Condos In Dubai? Why The Obama Administration Doesn’t Seem To Care
Congress Should Stop Funding UNRWA
The House Foreign Affairs Committee will hold hearing today on “The United Nations: Urgent Problems that Need Congressional Action,” including recommendations to stop funding the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Perhaps now that the U.S. debt … [Read more...] about Congress Should Stop Funding UNRWA