The damage caused by Edward Snowden's theft and publication of the NSA data has rendered a major blow to the United States' once legendary intelligence capabilities. However, this is not the only reason for the substantial decline in U.S. … [Read more...] about Problem Ridden Intelligence
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Jihad is Jihad is Jihad and It’s Deadly
The ISIS announcement of American aid worker, despite his conversion to Islam. Former Army Ranger Peter Edward Kassig, now Abdul-Rahman, will die because he is an American. For the ISIS and all other jihadists America is the Great Satan and all … [Read more...] about Jihad is Jihad is Jihad and It’s Deadly
Weekly Briefing, September 28-October 4, 2014
Left: Iraqi Shiite fighters wearing explosive belts Jihad is Jihad is Jihad and It's Deadly - Rachel Ehrenfeld - The ISIS announcement of American aid worker, despite his conversion to Islam. Former Army Ranger Peter Edward Kassig, now … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing, September 28-October 4, 2014
Qassam Brigades Establishing a “Popular Army” in Gaza*
Left: Announcement of Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades training camps: "The popular training camps – we are all the resistance" Overview 1. The Hamas-affiliated media recently reported that the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades was planning to establish … [Read more...] about Qassam Brigades Establishing a “Popular Army” in Gaza*
Egypt’s, Iran’s and Turkey’s Transformation*
The five most important countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from the standpoint of military power and economic clout are the Arab states Egypt and Saudi Arabia and the non-Arab states Israel, Turkey and Iran. Three of those countries … [Read more...] about Egypt’s, Iran’s and Turkey’s Transformation*
Weekly Briefing – September 14-20, 2014
Immoral Equivalent - Daphne Netanyahu - There is a reason that criminal law – not just in Israel but the world over – does not define a criminal offense solely by the damage it caused. Judging the morality or immorality of war according to the number … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – September 14-20, 2014
The Muslim Brotherhood: Is Wagdi Ghoneim, the New Qaradawi Waiting in the Wings?
Yusuf Qaradawi, the octogenarian and putative senior cleric of the international Muslim Brotherhood (Ikhwan al-Muslimun), has reached an age where he is not now expected to play a significant role in what has become a cloudy Ikhwan future. Among … [Read more...] about The Muslim Brotherhood: Is Wagdi Ghoneim, the New Qaradawi Waiting in the Wings?
The Middle East ‘Black Revolution’
In the Fall of 2010, liberals in many Middle Eastern countries wanted a ”Color Revolution,” like other countries had in the previous decade. Yet, in the Fall of 2014, the dominant color that splashes all over is black. The black color of the growing … [Read more...] about The Middle East ‘Black Revolution’
Qatar, cold shoulders for Kerry, and a mysterious offer*
Recent developments in the region hold out both promise and threats for Israel. A trio of new developments are worthy of notice and all affect Israel directly or indirectly: As a first result of the Saudi crackdown on Qatar, a dozen major … [Read more...] about Qatar, cold shoulders for Kerry, and a mysterious offer*
Immoral Equivalent
There is a reason that criminal law – not just in Israel but the world over – does not define a criminal offense solely by the damage it caused. Judging the morality or immorality of war according to the number of people killed is not just another … [Read more...] about Immoral Equivalent