Westerners strive to solve problems. When people appear obstinate, we often indignantly say, "Are you part of the solution, or part of the problem?" This is alien to Middle Eastern and Islamic culture. Middle Easterners cope with problems for which … [Read more...] about Identity and Loyalty in Islam and the Middle East*
U.S. Foreign Policy
Kerry’s failed attempt to leverage Pollard
John Kerry's latest desperate attempts to broker, or more accurately, impose peace between Israel and the Palestinians, resulted in a great embarrassment for himself and the U.S. Kerry tried to use Jonathan Pollard as a bargaining chip with Israel. … [Read more...] about Kerry’s failed attempt to leverage Pollard
Israel-Palestine — Enough Already!*
It must have been a shock to its “right-nick” listeners. But even government-subsidized National Public Radio (NPR) had a commentator last week declaring that the so-called Israel-Palestine “Peace Process” isn’t going anywhere. And, more importantly, … [Read more...] about Israel-Palestine — Enough Already!*
Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks to our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
Testimony Before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs March 26, 2014 Introduction Good morning Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Coburn, and distinguished Members of the Committee. I am pleased to appear … [Read more...] about Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks to our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
The Cool War Cometh II
There is presently about as much confusion as when the U.S. entered The Cold War against the Soviet Union in the late 1940s. But there are fundamental defining differences to what is likely to be an equally long and complex new struggle between the … [Read more...] about The Cool War Cometh II
ACD Weekly Briefing, March 15 – 21
Obama and Kerry Deny Recognition of Israel as the Jewish State, by Rachel Ehrenfeld On March 20, 2013, in Jerusalem, President Obama recognized Israel as the Jewish State. Moreover, he insisted the "Palestinians must recognize that Israel will be … [Read more...] about ACD Weekly Briefing, March 15 – 21
Obama and Kerry Deny Recognition of Israel as the Jewish State
On March 20, 2013, in Jerusalem, President Obama recognized Israel as the Jewish State. Moreover, he insisted the ”Palestinians must recognize that Israel will be a Jewish state, and that Israelis have the right to insist upon their security.” He … [Read more...] about Obama and Kerry Deny Recognition of Israel as the Jewish State
U.S. Futile Sanctions Against Russia
Barack Obama today announced that 7 Russian and 4 Ukrainian citizens who will be sanctioned by the United States as retaliation for Russia's expected unlawful takeover of the Crimea. This comes after Crimea's 95-percent-plus decision by referendum … [Read more...] about U.S. Futile Sanctions Against Russia
ACD Weekly Update, March 8 – 14
Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to announce that he will not annex Crimea to Russia even if Sunday's referendum outcome will favor such action, Rachel Ehrenfeld says in Crimean Tatars, However, in seizing Crimea, Vladimir Putin may well have … [Read more...] about ACD Weekly Update, March 8 – 14
The Drone Mystique and Turkey
The recent positioning of US unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, at bases created in the Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant and Afghanistan is a geopolitical event that demands greater consideration. That it does not receive more … [Read more...] about The Drone Mystique and Turkey