Left: Israel - completely clear - on Christmas morning from the International Space Station. Astronaut Barry Wilmore woke up early on Christmas to reflect upon the beauty of the Earth and snap some images to share with the world. Photo credit: … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – December 21-27, 2014
Afghanistan
The Muslim Brotherhood in Russia
Left: Lenin calling for hard work – Kazakh, Tashkent, 1933 (the Mardjani Foundation) "Russia appears to be taking serious moves to combat the 'radicalization' of Muslims within its border. Recent pro-Islamic reports are complaining that Russia … [Read more...] about The Muslim Brotherhood in Russia
Islamists’ Political Power in the U.K. and U.S.
Tony Blair got it right. When asked about the consequences of the West’s intervention in Afghanistan and Iraq, Britain’s former Prime Minister, once again reiterated “the reason it was tough in Iraq and tough in Afghanistan is the reason it is tough … [Read more...] about Islamists’ Political Power in the U.K. and U.S.
ISIS: Portrait of a Jihadi Terrorist Organization*
An ISIS operative holds a shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile on the background of a black ISIS flag (Picture sent by ISIS via Twitter) Objectives 1. This study examines the nature of the Islamic State in Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS), an Islamic … [Read more...] about ISIS: Portrait of a Jihadi Terrorist Organization*
Libya – Ali al-Salabi and the Re-Emerging Muslim Brotherhood
Left: Ali Muhammad al-Salabi "Ansar al-Sharia ('Supporters of Islamic Law'), the al-Qaida-linked militia believed to have led the Benghazi consulate assault in September, is a spinoff of the February 17 Martyrs Brigade. Reports remind us of ties … [Read more...] about Libya – Ali al-Salabi and the Re-Emerging Muslim Brotherhood
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