The recent serious earthquake in the border areas between Iran and Iraq felt as far afield as Israel, might serve as a metaphor for the political upheavals taking place currently in the region. You might think that the geo-political situation could … [Read more...] about Seismic upheavals in the Middle East*
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Sheikh Kamel: Has the Mighty Saudi Fallen?
Inconceivably, in November 2017 Sheikh Saleh Abdallah Kamel chairman and founder of the Dallah al Baraka Group, chairman of the General Council for Islamic Banks and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, perhaps Saudi Arabia's richest private citizen, was … [Read more...] about Sheikh Kamel: Has the Mighty Saudi Fallen?
Canada – The U.S. Pro-Islamist Neighbor
There would be no surprise when the next "self-radicalized" Muslim to attack bikers or pedestrians in New York will arrive here not from Azerbaijan, but from Canada. Shortly after taking office in November 2015, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin … [Read more...] about Canada – The U.S. Pro-Islamist Neighbor
Mycoherbicides and Alternative Development: How the United States Can Defeat Narco- Terrorism
Re-Posting - Chapman Law Review, Volume 13 | Issue 3, Article 1. 2010 - Mycoherbicides and Alternative Development: How the United States Can Defeat Narco-Terrorism By Rachel Ehrenfeld See the article at Chapman Law Review Or click on the PDF … [Read more...] about Mycoherbicides and Alternative Development: How the United States Can Defeat Narco- Terrorism
Russia’s S-400 missile: A new Middle East invasion*
Right: The flexible and fast S-400 missile system. Photo: Russian Defence Ministry. Powerful and popular anti-missile/aircraft system is a game changer with its ability to use ultra-fast long- and short-range missiles Saudi Arabia’s agreement … [Read more...] about Russia’s S-400 missile: A new Middle East invasion*
Sliding into U.S.-China Crisis*
Despite Pres. Trump’s repeated claims of friendship with China’s Boss Xi Jinping, Washington-Peking relations have been slid by slow motion into crisis. [Trump might be reminded of British 19th century Prime Minister Lord Palmerton’s quip: … [Read more...] about Sliding into U.S.-China Crisis*
Does Europe Have a Death Wish?*
Two recent decisions by European official bodies indicate that the answer to the question posed in the title of this article may be “yes”. The court of the European Union has ruled that no member country has the right to close its borders to illegal … [Read more...] about Does Europe Have a Death Wish?*
Israeli Nukes lesson: Are Japan and S. Korea Next?*
Does nuclear deterrence work? And, assuming that it does, is it needed by Japan and South Korea? Perhaps the Israeli example offers some guidance. Since the mid-1960s, Israel has pursued a nuclear program and today is credited with having a … [Read more...] about Israeli Nukes lesson: Are Japan and S. Korea Next?*
UNmasking the UN*
With the United Nations 77th annual General Assembly meeting around the corner, Ambassador Yoram Ettinger exposes what this organization is standing for today. R.E. "On December 22, 2011, the UN General Assembly held a “moment of silence” in honor of … [Read more...] about UNmasking the UN*
Iran Recruits Captured ISIS Fighters to Target the US
"We have returned a great nation as we were before and everyone has to understand that we are the masters of the region; Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria and Bahrain soon, all of them belong to our embraces.” Iranian Defense Minister … [Read more...] about Iran Recruits Captured ISIS Fighters to Target the US