Bio-terrorism dates back to the New Stone Age. The Scythians (7th century BC - 4th century AD), the Gauls (Celtic people, 5th century BC - 3rd century AD), the ancient Romans (first and second centuries AD), the Aztecs, and the Mayans have used … [Read more...] about Countering BioTerrorism 2020*
Iran
Iran Between A Rock And A Hard Place While Living In Interesting Times
Left: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, and President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran. Photo: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP. There is nothing going on in the world at this time that has the potential to affect … [Read more...] about Iran Between A Rock And A Hard Place While Living In Interesting Times
Russia responsible for Iran’s behavior in Syria
Left: Iran has provided military support to Syrian government forces since at least 2012. Credit, RFE/RL file - It has been a slow burn for a while, but the latest incident in northern Israel resulting in the shoot-down of an Israeli F-16 tells us … [Read more...] about Russia responsible for Iran’s behavior in Syria
Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Da’esh “Lite” in North America
Left: The famous mud-mosque in Mali, where al Qaeda has been active, has been used by Taha Ghayyur as an advertisement of his presentation at the Al-Falah Islamic Center as part of Black History Month - "Discover the Forgotten Legacy of African … [Read more...] about Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Da’esh “Lite” in North America
US Intervention Lets Qatar Off the Hook*
When Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt broke diplomatic relations with Qatar and imposed various sanctions on that minuscule but incredibly wealthy emirate, they presented the Qatari government with thirteen "non-negotiable" demands.The … [Read more...] about US Intervention Lets Qatar Off the Hook*
Dealing With north Korea- The Iranian Lesson
North Korea's growing nuclear threats and the proposed economic sanctions to pressure Kim Jong-un to negotiations are in the news. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to send "a message" to Pyongyang to stop its nuclear and ballistic … [Read more...] about Dealing With north Korea- The Iranian Lesson
Gulf States Weigh Israel Options
Fear of Iran and Distrust of the Obama Administration have been pushing the Gulf States closer to Israel By this time it is a commonplace to mention that because of a common fear of Iran, Israel and the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi … [Read more...] about Gulf States Weigh Israel Options
U.S. Warships Need Better Protection*
The Iranian-backed Houthis suicide attack on a Saudi Arabian frigate in Western Yemen, in Bab al-Mandab Strait on January 30, resulted in the deaths of two Saudi sailors and wounding three others. The ship struck the rear, was badly damaged. On … [Read more...] about U.S. Warships Need Better Protection*
Arabia Moves to Bosnia: The implications of the Middle-Eastern influx into Central Bosnia
The past several years have witnessed a development likely to have significant implications for the future of Bosnia and southeastern Europe as a whole—the emergence of central Bosnia as a target for large-scale Middle-Eastern investment. Bosnia, … [Read more...] about Arabia Moves to Bosnia: The implications of the Middle-Eastern influx into Central Bosnia
Obama’s Iranian Cash Laundromat*
Left: Pallets Of Cash! $400 Million Dollars From The U.S Photo, released by Iran State TV. I was wrong! In early 2013, my article “The American Babe In The Iranian Wood,” noted, “President Obama and his administration’s incomprehensible handling of … [Read more...] about Obama’s Iranian Cash Laundromat*