Mark Steyn could have not chosen a better lawyer to represent him than New York super lawyer Daniel Kornstein. I witnessed Dan's ability to "think under fire" (also the title of one of his many books), to think creatively, and to apply his legal … [Read more...] about Free Speech Champion
ACD/EWI Blog
Pakistan Redux*
With all the attention being paid to the Turkish election, the continuing "negotiations" between the six powers and Iran and the ins and outs of the talks that at some point may or may not take place between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, … [Read more...] about Pakistan Redux*
Google PR at the Expense of HLS*
Google is working hard to repair the damage to their public image, wisely doing so by criticizing various defense organizations. Over the last few months the American intelligence organizations got their fair share of bad publicity: The U.S. Senate, … [Read more...] about Google PR at the Expense of HLS*
Israel-Palestine — Enough Already!*
It must have been a shock to its “right-nick” listeners. But even government-subsidized National Public Radio (NPR) had a commentator last week declaring that the so-called Israel-Palestine “Peace Process” isn’t going anywhere. And, more importantly, … [Read more...] about Israel-Palestine — Enough Already!*
ACD Weekly Briefing March 22 – 28, 2014
The Impact of Purposeful Interference on U.S. Cyber Interests* An ACD Event Report, by Rachel Ehrenfeld -- About the event: "Thank you for inviting me to participate in one of the most interesting discussions ever." -Houston T. Hawkins, Senior … [Read more...] about ACD Weekly Briefing March 22 – 28, 2014
The Impact of Purposeful Interference on U.S. Cyber Interests – An ACD Event Report*
“There’s been obviously a recent deepened concern with cybersecurity. But this is something the ACD has been thinking about for a long time. It has been ahead of its time and done a terrific job identifying emerging threats and issues which we need … [Read more...] about The Impact of Purposeful Interference on U.S. Cyber Interests – An ACD Event Report*
Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation
Testimony of NPPD Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity Phyllis Schneck. Before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Regarding “Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks to Our Nation’s Critical … [Read more...] about Public-Private Cybersecurity Cooperation
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks to our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
Testimony Before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs March 26, 2014 Introduction Good morning Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Coburn, and distinguished Members of the Committee. I am pleased to appear … [Read more...] about Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks to our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
Profile of Shi’ite Foreign Fighters in Syria
The Shi'ite foreign fighters fighting in Syria can be divided into two main groups: one consists of Hezbollah operatives, of whom there are several thousand, sent by the organization to participate in offensive and defensive operations in Syria. The … [Read more...] about Profile of Shi’ite Foreign Fighters in Syria
Yemen: The Never-Ending Battleground
Yesterday's attack that killed at least 20 Yemeni soldiers is the latest Al Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula's (AQAP) atrocity in the region. It came at a time the country is debating the February 10 Regions Defining Committee's decision to turn Yemen … [Read more...] about Yemen: The Never-Ending Battleground