In the Arab-Islamic Political Culture rumors are an integral part of social activity that quickly become absolute truth that cannot be challenged. It has to do with exaggerations, flights of fancy and especially, in a society that believes in … [Read more...] about “Arab Spring” Delusions
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Our Impact: SPEECH Act Defendant Gets $48,000 In Attorneys’ Fees
The SPEECH Act combats libel tourism, the process of trying to enforce an international defamation ruling in the United States if the ruling isn’t consistent with U.S. law. The leading SPEECH Act case is Trout Point Lodge Ltd. v. Handshoe. In that … [Read more...] about Our Impact: SPEECH Act Defendant Gets $48,000 In Attorneys’ Fees
Egypt, Qaradawi & Qatar’s Balancing Act
Egypt's Al-Ahram reported on 13 December that Al-Azhar's Supreme Clerical Committee, the paramount advisory body of one of Islam's most influential religious and academic institutions, had just voted to accept the resignation of the noted Muslim … [Read more...] about Egypt, Qaradawi & Qatar’s Balancing Act
Japan’s Unseen Revolution
In a world of moldering journalism, nothing quite equals the inadequacies of Japan reporting. Despite this short shrift, Japan remains the United States' most important relationship in Asia -- especially as China is increasingly seen as an adversary … [Read more...] about Japan’s Unseen Revolution
How to Castrate a Super Power
Since Barack Hussein Obama took office in January 2009, he has been fullfilling his promise to remake the Untied States into an indistinguishable country. To achieve that he has done everything to ensure the U.S. withdrawal from the world, thus … [Read more...] about How to Castrate a Super Power
Inviting Iranian Meddling in Syria
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif announced that Iran has apriori accepted the anticipated U.N. invitation to participate in talks on "peaceful political transition" in Syria. His announcement would surely encourage the Obama … [Read more...] about Inviting Iranian Meddling in Syria
A Press Shield Law’s Strange Bedfellows
Luckily, previous 'Free Flow of Information' bills went nowhere. But a new one is picking up steam. Why? Anyone looking for proof that bad policy begets more bad policy need look no further than the all-too-aptly-named Free Flow of Information Act … [Read more...] about A Press Shield Law’s Strange Bedfellows
Ghosts of East Asia
There is an eerie feeling of déjà vu about the drama in the East China Sea just now. Again an authoritarian government with a rapidly expanding politicized military is making more and more aggressive noises, in large part in pursuit of its voracious … [Read more...] about Ghosts of East Asia
Terrorism Financing in North Africa
Introduction: Financial resources and funding methods of the North African terrorist organizations have been largely influenced by two factors. The first is their longtime strategic and tactical independence. Despite the fact that several of these … [Read more...] about Terrorism Financing in North Africa
Celebrating Freedom
Thanksgiving Day, for the first time since it was adopted by President Lincoln in 1863, coincides with the Jewish celebration of Chanukah. It will take 77,798 more years until they can be celebrated together again... Former Israeli Ambassador Yoram … [Read more...] about Celebrating Freedom