The Muslim Brotherhood's modus operandi of corrupting the meaning of political democracy is like bacteria that festers from a wound to spread the contamination. A good example of how it works may be found in the recent activities of the Tunisian … [Read more...] about The Muslim Brotherhood at Work: Tunisia
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“Arab Spring” Delusions
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
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
Egypt’s Turn to Russia
In one of my encounters with the Soviet military attaché in Paris in the late 1980s, I was asked how many staff members were assigned to me at the Israeli Embassy. I answered that I was the only officer and was assisted by two secretaries. I asked my … [Read more...] about Egypt’s Turn to Russia
Egypt’s Religious Persecutions
On August 22, 2013, Dr. Abdel Hadi al-Qasi, Egypt's predominant Sufi leader, speaking on behalf of 'millions of Sufis in Egypt', made the following statement: "President Obama, it seems that the U.S. administration, at this current time, instead of … [Read more...] about Egypt’s Religious Persecutions
The Four Fingers Holding Up the Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood reign over Egypt was abruptly ended on July 3. While the streets of Cairo are quieter now, the four-finger sign, known as the "R4bia" salute, is used by the Brotherhhod supporters in Egypt and beyond. Moreover the Brothers … [Read more...] about The Four Fingers Holding Up the Muslim Brotherhood
Printemps Arabe: Obama Va-t-il. Payer La Facture?
Printemps Arabe : Obama Va-t-iL Payer La Facture ? Arnaud Dotezac, Directeur des Rédactions, Market L’histoire retiendra que George W. Bush pu renverser la dictature irakienne à prix d’or (plus de 3000 milliards de dollars) et que Barak Obama aura … [Read more...] about Printemps Arabe: Obama Va-t-il. Payer La Facture?
Shall We Kiss Egypt Goodbye?
"You left the Egyptians, you turned your back on the Egyptians, and they won't forget that." Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Quoted by Kelly McParland, National Post (Canada), 8 August 2013. In mid-August 2013 Egyptian newspapers reported that following … [Read more...] about Shall We Kiss Egypt Goodbye?
Egypt’s Muslim Sisterhood
The perdurability of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood (Ikhwan al-Muslimun) is explained by more than a half-century's effort to penetrate and control the professions (doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, etc.); the influence of Muslim clerics and their control … [Read more...] about Egypt’s Muslim Sisterhood
Al Qaeda’s Offspring in Terror Uprising
While the blissfully ignorant of the world go about celebrating the Putin-Obama deal on Syria, the militant form of Muslim Brotherhood -- similar to al Nusra in Syria, -- al Shabab has been massacring "infidels" in Kenya. The defeat of the … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda’s Offspring in Terror Uprising