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
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The “New Democratic Normal” – The Muslim Brotherhood
As with so many other issues, U.S. policy and diplomacy ("dim-plomacy"?) of the handling of post-Morsi Egypt is reaching to a new low. The Jerusalem Post reported on August 6, that President Obama will meet with representatives of Egypt's Muslim … [Read more...] about The “New Democratic Normal” – The Muslim Brotherhood
Whither Goeth the Dog Days of Summer?
In these "dog days of summer" and with congress out of town, intelligence warnings have provoked an unprecedented closure of our embassies and consulates, associated overseas travel alerts, and presumably preparations to deal with jihadi attacks at … [Read more...] about Whither Goeth the Dog Days of Summer?
Needed: Intelligence Quality Control
When the only way to save Americans diplomats is by closing the embassies and air-lifting the staff out under the cover of darkness, it is clear that the intelligence systems have failed. Had proper methods to filter, synthesize, and analyze the … [Read more...] about Needed: Intelligence Quality Control
“Dealing” with Terrorism, the Obama Way
The State Department's extended embassy closures in the Middle East and Africa and worldwide alert to Americans traveling abroad, according to ABC News was announced because of fear of al Qaeda attacks by "living (but not ticking) bombs," … [Read more...] about “Dealing” with Terrorism, the Obama Way
Common Sense and the U.S. Economy
The U.S. economy is sick. And it's not getting any better despite the inherent vitality and innate resources which do spring to life intermittently from the world's largest and most important economic enterprise. In fact, it may be growing worse in … [Read more...] about Common Sense and the U.S. Economy
Subduing Americans’ Free Speech
"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech." Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Subduing free speech is best done by subtly. Often induced by the government, the media elite introduces new speech … [Read more...] about Subduing Americans’ Free Speech
The Existential EMP Threat
Former Director of Central Intelligence, and ACD Board member, R. James Woolsey, led the July 29th meeting prompted by Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld of The American Center for Democracy. Mr. Woolsey was joined by Dr. Peter Pry, Director, Task Force on … [Read more...] about The Existential EMP Threat
Obama’s “Successful” Foreign Policies
The Obama administration hardly regards itself to have failed at anything. In fact, it judges itself by its intentions, not by its results. Hillary Clinton, in her first major foreign policy speech in 2009, put the Obama approach on the table. To … [Read more...] about Obama’s “Successful” Foreign Policies
The Revolutionary Guard & The Iranian “Reformer”
As Rowhani is About to Assume the Presidency of Iran, The Spokesman for the Revolutionary Guards Talks About That Organization's Interaction with the Government, reads the analysis by The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information … [Read more...] about The Revolutionary Guard & The Iranian “Reformer”