On Oct. 9, 2009, United States President Barack Hussein Obama was prematurely awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for preferring “dialogue and negotiations … as instruments for resolving even the most difficult international conflicts.” On Nov. 23, 2013, … [Read more...] about Obama’s Road to Tehran
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The Obama Administration Dissolves Further: Now Into Mysteries
With its attempt to tame the Tehran mullahs, the Obama Administration now adds mystery to its already established credentials for obfuscation and incompetence. * Obfuscation. Pres. Barrack Ohama’s special friend and adviser, Iranian-born Valerie … [Read more...] about The Obama Administration Dissolves Further: Now Into Mysteries
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
Syria Becoming More Dangerous Every Day
The ballyhooed US-Russian accord on chemical weapons in Syria is coming a cropper. * The deadline, November 15, was not met since there is no country willing to accept and destroy the toxic stockpile; even Albania rejected Washington's request to do … [Read more...] about Syria Becoming More Dangerous Every Day
Bioterrorism – 1, You – Nil
"...Obama also called for a strategic biosurveillance plan to be implemented within 120 days, but no such plan has been announced." So, how well are you being protected from terrorist-borne pathogens? The answer is either "we don't know" or … [Read more...] about Bioterrorism – 1, You – Nil
Arms Control Under Obamacare Rules?
Secretary of State John Kerry's assertions on aspects of the Geneva negotiations with Iran seem to echo the President's false claims and promises that accommodated the 2010 passage and subsequent execution of Obamacare. Moreover, his unfulfilled … [Read more...] about Arms Control Under Obamacare Rules?
Boko Haram Finally Designated as Terrorist
The State Department designated the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nigerian Boko Haram group (aka Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad) as terrorist, after two years of Congressional hearings and repeated requests to do so. The growth of Boko Haram and … [Read more...] about Boko Haram Finally Designated as Terrorist
The Iran Fiasco
The speed at which the Obama administration is flipping its position on Iran's nuclear program is dizzying. Until Sunday, it said it would not give up sanctions without real concessions that will end Iran's bomb-making program. However, for almost … [Read more...] about The Iran Fiasco
Obama’s Back-Door Dealing with Iran*
Departing from Geneva after another negotiation charade with the P5+1, Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, assured reporters: “we are all on the same wavelength.” Secretary of State John F. Kerry, for his part, stated “we’re closer now … … [Read more...] about Obama’s Back-Door Dealing with Iran*
Cyber Insecurity Unchallenged
A recent report on U.S. business community's acute vulnerability to cyber attacks - 96 percent according to Ernst & Young - is alarming. This report is troubling not only because of its findings - lack of proper cyber defense capabilities - but … [Read more...] about Cyber Insecurity Unchallenged