The selection of readings for November 3 is really a sampling of a number of things, not just shari'a and shari'a finance. There are, for example, pieces about Islamic politics in North Africa (i.e., Tunisia, Libya, Egypt) and the challenge of … [Read more...] about Recent Readings On Shari'a &Amp; Islamism
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Alexandria'S Islamist Activists: Then And Now
On the third day following the outbreak of war in the Sinai, all was chaos in Alexandria. The Israeli Airforce was known to have destroyed the Egyptian airbases in both the Western Desert and the Cairo region, and Israeli planes controlled the … [Read more...] about Alexandria'S Islamist Activists: Then And Now
Egyptian Tourism And The American Dollar
(September 13, 2011) In August Mohamed Saad al-Katatny, Secretary General of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood-dominated Freedom and Justice Party, sent a shiver of fear through his nation's tourist sector when he announced, "We need to place regulations … [Read more...] about Egyptian Tourism And The American Dollar
American Voters Still Concerned About Terrorism
Ten years after Muslim jihadists crashed passenger-filled planes into buildings symbolizing the United States leadership in finance and military power, Americans seem to finally understand the threat posed by jihad advocates. In addition to the … [Read more...] about American Voters Still Concerned About Terrorism
Anarchy In Egypt: Whose Embassy Is Next?
The leading role played by the Muslim Brotherhood in the street and in the Egyptian political system can no longer be denied. The mass demonstrations that continued after the fall of Mubarak’s regime weakened of the military leadership’s power, and … [Read more...] about Anarchy In Egypt: Whose Embassy Is Next?
The Sinai Situation
(September 7, 2011: This is the second report on the Sinai prepared by J. Millard Burr*) Israel Prim Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported to have made it clear to attendees at a Likud party forum held on 28 August that despite recent incidents … [Read more...] about The Sinai Situation
Cair Helps Shia Imam Nabi Raza Mir Return To Us
Federal Judge allows California Imam with suspected links to Hezbollah back into US despite Homeland Security objections. Nabi Raza Mir (a.k.a. Nabi Raza Abidi)is the Imam of The Shia Association of the Bay Area (SABA) Mosque, an Islamic center … [Read more...] about Cair Helps Shia Imam Nabi Raza Mir Return To Us
The Muslim Brotherhood Evolution: An Overview
The mass demonstrations that brought down the Hosni Mubarak regime might not have been started by the Muslim Brotherhood, which successive Egyptian governments had banned since 1954, but that well-funded and organized opposition group was quick to … [Read more...] about The Muslim Brotherhood Evolution: An Overview
Hezbollah Cells: Who Are The Basijis And Irgc?
The average American knows very little about Hezbollah, the Iranian terrorist proxy that appears on the evening news as operating mainly in Lebanon as a threat to Israel’s northern border. One of the purposes of this article is to explain in laymen’s … [Read more...] about Hezbollah Cells: Who Are The Basijis And Irgc?
Mubarak's Delayed Resignation First Embarrasses Then Relieves Us
Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak's nearly 19 hours of maneuvering before finally being forced to step down initially embarrassed and eventually relieved the United States, one of the key engineers of the resignation plan. The historic announcement … [Read more...] about Mubarak's Delayed Resignation First Embarrasses Then Relieves Us