As the U.S. and Western markets plummet and the U.S. dollar continues its free fall, sovereign wealth funds (SWF) gobble up prime financial institutions, industries and real estate in the U.S. and the West. Given concerns regarding the political … [Read more...] about America For Sale
Articles and Presentations on Economic Warfare
The Securities Bazaar: Destabilizing The U.S. Markets?
All presidential candidates promise to fix our economy, but no one discusses the need to better safeguard our financial markets. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS), approved Bourse Dubai’s purchase of 20% of the America's largest … [Read more...] about The Securities Bazaar: Destabilizing The U.S. Markets?
Russia’s New ‘State Oligarchy’
Left: Vladimir Putin with Oligarch Oleg Deripaska - The landslide victory of President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party in December’s parliamentary election and Putin's nomination of Dmitry Medvedev to succeed him cements Putin's position as … [Read more...] about Russia’s New ‘State Oligarchy’
Tithing For Terrorists
“Governments have political considerations,”“ said senior N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, upon learning in September that Bourse Dubai intends to buy 20 percent of NASDAQ. Republican Senator Bob Bennett of Utah countered, saying, “Dubai is making a … [Read more...] about Tithing For Terrorists
The Camel In The Tent
Objections to Borse Dubai's proposed acquisition of 20 percent of Nasdaq last week prompted Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank to quip, "In the ports deal, the concern was smuggling something or someone dangerous... What Adinare we talking about here ˜ … [Read more...] about The Camel In The Tent
Russia’s Artful Dodger
Alcoa Inc.'s shares may have fallen 30% since their July 2007 peak, but that only makes the world's second largest aluminum producer a more tempting takeover target. A few foreign companies have expressed interest, including United Company Rusal … [Read more...] about Russia’s Artful Dodger
Terrorism And Organized Crime Intensify The Economic Jihad
The stronger Islamist Jihadist group become, the more funds are needed to support their activities. The stronger Islamist Jihadist become, they are able to extort more influence over criminal gangs. They charge "protection" money from drug … [Read more...] about Terrorism And Organized Crime Intensify The Economic Jihad
Terror, Crime Go Digital
NEW YORK, May 23 (UPI) -- Emerging digital technologies to move money instantaneously and anonymously open up new possibilities for criminals and terrorists, while regulatory and law-enforcement agencies are limping far behind. On May 3, at the … [Read more...] about Terror, Crime Go Digital
Terrorist Funding In Real Time
Migrant workers, terrorists, criminals, and anyone holding a mobile telephone is rejoicing. Already many can transfer money (m-payments) anywhere anytime, efficiently and inexpensively. Technological advances and cooperation between international … [Read more...] about Terrorist Funding In Real Time
Egypt's Role In The Destabilization Of The Middle East
At the time the international community imposes economic sanctions against the terrorist government of Hamas, Egypt facilitates the transfer of millions of dollars in cash to support and sustain it. "We don't allow money carried by Palestinians to … [Read more...] about Egypt's Role In The Destabilization Of The Middle East