Many Western commentators have adopted the narrative that al Qaeda and its ilk are the exception to the “religion of peace” -- Islam. Even Hamas, the barbaric Muslim Brotherhood’s Palestinian branch, a U.S. designated terrorist organization … [Read more...] about The Islamist Plague
Middle East Conflicts
What Peace Process?
The murder of three Israeli teens reveals there is no hope for a "peace process" anytime soon. As the parents of three Israeli teens live their worst nightmare, their sons the latest victims of terror, the drama can now follow a well-worn path of … [Read more...] about What Peace Process?
Weekly Briefing, June 15-21, 2014
From ACD: “Stop! Or, or I’ll Say Stop Again!” (The FCC to China) - Rachel Ehrenfeld - The Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seem to model themselves after British policemen, popularly known as “”bobbies,” whose only … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing, June 15-21, 2014
Turkey, Erdogan, and the Muslim Brotherhood in Iraq
A recent photograph taken on 16 April 2014, which appeared in Turkey's Hurriyet Daily, shows an injured ISIL commander, Abu Muhammad, allegedly receiving free treatment in Turkey's Hatay State Hospital. It was reported that Commander Muhammad was … [Read more...] about Turkey, Erdogan, and the Muslim Brotherhood in Iraq
Iraq’s Theater of the Absurd*
After wasting so many lives and so much treasure, the US may now have to cosy up to Iran to save Iraq. Everyone in the ongoing Iraq tragedy has boxed himself in. The Iraqi government of al-Maliki invited disaster by refusing to sign a status of … [Read more...] about Iraq’s Theater of the Absurd*
Islam: Getting It Right*
“Intelligence failures” -- fundamental mistakes in evaluating a geopolitical situation -- are not rare among state intelligence organizations. They are unfortunately common enough and have cost the lives of millions. They are a reflection of what … [Read more...] about Islam: Getting It Right*
The Palestinians’ Latest Blood Libel
Left: Palestinan chief negotiator Saeb Erekat Once again Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat’s attempt to smear Israel with a blood libel has been exposed by ACD Fellow, Jonathan D. Halevi, ( Lt. Col. (ret.). On May 29, 2014, while Mahmoud … [Read more...] about The Palestinians’ Latest Blood Libel
Kurdistan Oil Export: A Game Changer
Late December 2013: Baghdad and Erbil agree on Kurdistan's oil revenue payments. Reportedly, funds are to be deposited with New York-based JPMorgan in an account previously opened in the name of the Development Fund of Iraq (DFI). Iraqi Prime … [Read more...] about Kurdistan Oil Export: A Game Changer
Weekly Briefing – May 31-June 7, 2014
From ACD Cyberspace Time Security - Rachel Ehrenfeld - Speaking at the Shangri-LaDialogue security summit, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel again warned the Chinese to stop their cyber spying activities, suggesting they should renew the dialog to … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – May 31-June 7, 2014
Death of a Terrorist: Hezbollah Operative Recently Killed in Syria*
Left: Fawzi Ayoub in Hezbollah uniform (Alhadathnews.net, May 26, 2014) Overview 1. On May 26, 2014, Hezbollah announced the death of Hajj Fawzi Mustafa Muhammad Ayoub (Hajj Abu Abbas). He was a senior field operative with a long history of … [Read more...] about Death of a Terrorist: Hezbollah Operative Recently Killed in Syria*