You’ll be happy to know that nuclear negotiations between the West and Iran are going swimmingly. “The two sides’ detailed talks were very good,” said Iran’s Ambassador to the IAEA Reza Najafi. The Iranian Press TV reported, “a joint statement at the … [Read more...] about Iran’s Political Preachers Are Back
Contributor: Rachel Ehrenfeld, Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
Rouhani’s Role in Advancing Iran’s Nuclear Agenda
Whoever "re-branded" Hassan Rouhani as a "moderate" and "reformer," setting him apart from the radical Shiite regime in Iran, has done a terrific job. In a campaign interview (May 27) prior to his election as Iran's president, he took full credit for … [Read more...] about Rouhani’s Role in Advancing Iran’s Nuclear Agenda
Pragmatism a la Islam
In 1994, then mayor of Isbanbul, Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan famously proclaimed himself an Islamist-a "servant of shari'a." Further, he said that, for Islamists, "democracy is just the train we board to reach our destination. When … [Read more...] about Pragmatism a la Islam
Iran’s Artful “Negotiation”
On the eve of the West's negotiations with Iran, the West seems to have given up on demands that Iran stop its nuclear enrichment program, as well as on maintaining the sanctions. Our Pollyannas in the media and policy "talking heads" want us to … [Read more...] about Iran’s Artful “Negotiation”
Another Reformist Shoe Drops in Iran
The Western media continues to extol as good news the election of Iran's "reformist" President Hassan Rowhani. Now, the U.S. and the West, still in denial about who really rules Iran (certainly not Rowhani), have been given another "sign" that Tehran … [Read more...] about Another Reformist Shoe Drops in Iran
Rowhani’s Government
Before his June election as Iran's new president, Hassan Rowhani promised reform domestically and a new, more "moderate policy" to help establish better foreign relations. But these, as Rowhani's own election, will reflect the will of Iran's supreme … [Read more...] about Rowhani’s Government
No Jihadist Left Behind
No child is left behind the new mandatory Jihadist education program in Gaza. Muslim Brotherhood's ideologue and chairman of the International Federation of Muslim Clerics, Youssef Qaradawi, was surely proud to see that his decades-long virulent … [Read more...] about No Jihadist Left Behind
Hezbollah’s Internet Network
Introduction: The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism and Information Center recent report on Hezbollah's use of the Internet to incite terrorism, is a timely reminder that Salafist inspired Chechen terrorism, such as the bombing in Boston, is but … [Read more...] about Hezbollah’s Internet Network
Ahmadinejad’s “Putin Complex”
Spotlight on Iran - Elections 2013 From The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center -- April 14, 2013 - Farvardin 25, 1392 President Supporters Get Ready for Election As the political arena is gearing up for presidential elections … [Read more...] about Ahmadinejad’s “Putin Complex”