The author of a book about the funding of terrorism has asked a federal judge to protect her against court judgments obtained by a Saudi billionaire who has successfully sued other authors in British courts. Rachel Ehrenfeld, the author of "Funding … [Read more...] about Book Author Sues Saudi Billionaire
ACD in the Media
Not By Bullets and Bombs Alone
Bin Laden started his terrorist career as a rich patron of Islamic mercenaries, fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan. Al Qaeda, the umbrella organization he helped establish in Afghanistan 12 years ago, now employs 3,000 civilians and 2,000 armed … [Read more...] about Not By Bullets and Bombs Alone
On The Special Importance Of Rachel Ehrenfeld: An Appreciation
For many years I have followed closely the remarkable work of a singularly dedicated scholar, Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld. Director of the Center for International Integrity, her two major books - EVIL MONEY and NARCO-TERRORISM - are established classics in … [Read more...] about On The Special Importance Of Rachel Ehrenfeld: An Appreciation
Soros: Crack Pipe Dreams – “Tips for Safer Crack Injections”
Left: "tips for safer crack injection"- advertised by Ontario's Needle Exchange Program, * This commentary was published in the Washington Times, on December 15, 1997. President Clinton should be hailed by his AIDS advisers for his refusal to fund … [Read more...] about Soros: Crack Pipe Dreams – “Tips for Safer Crack Injections”
To Fight Foreign Bribery, Try Charity
THE key to the growing problem of bribery in international business may be found in a surprising place: corporate philanthropy. Read the Full Article … [Read more...] about To Fight Foreign Bribery, Try Charity
Don’t Underrate Arafat’s Bank Account
Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat is currently traveling in Europe with an outstretched palm. Mr. Arafat is warning that the peace process in the Middle East will collapse without financial aid from the West. The PLO is asking … [Read more...] about Don’t Underrate Arafat’s Bank Account
Time for a War on Drug Money
AT a televised town meeting in New Jersey during the campaign, and more recently in Detroit, when asked what he would do about the drug problem, Bill Clinton responded that he would go at it by focusing on drug money. The recognition that it is … [Read more...] about Time for a War on Drug Money
Whither Colombia, America?
Money laundering and drug trafficking stretch from the streets to banks to the government. And it costs us. Read the Full Article … [Read more...] about Whither Colombia, America?
The Americas: Colombia Must End Flirtations With Drug Lord
Three years after a bomb destroyed a Colombian plane in flight -- killing all 110 passengers, including two U.S. citizens -- a U.S. attorney in New York has indicted Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and one of his chief assassins for the murders. … [Read more...] about The Americas: Colombia Must End Flirtations With Drug Lord
The Real B.C.C.I. Agenda: Islam & Clark Clifford: B.C.C.I.Dupe or a ‘Face for Rent’? NYT, July & Aug 1992
WHEN Clark M. Clifford and Robert A. Altman were indicted on criminal charges stemming from their involvement with the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, most of the world's attention was focused on the financial issues. But while B.C.C.I. -- … [Read more...] about The Real B.C.C.I. Agenda: Islam & Clark Clifford: B.C.C.I.Dupe or a ‘Face for Rent’? NYT, July & Aug 1992