The U.S. continues to pretend that al Qaeda is no longer an existential threat to Americans, that our "leading from behind policy" on terrorism and its state- and nonstate sponsors needs to be "leading from even farther behind," and that, by all … [Read more...] about Leading from Even Farther Behind in Mali
Contributor: EWI BLOG | by Rachel Ehrenfeld
Beijing's & Jedda's International Shopping Spree Leaves the poor & disenfranchised in the dirt
Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia's GDP more than tripled. China's increased by a factor of 6. In the same time frame, both countries reported between 3 and 5 percent unemployment annually. Or so they (and the World Bank) tell us. These two … [Read more...] about Beijing's & Jedda's International Shopping Spree Leaves the poor & disenfranchised in the dirt
Hezbollah's Next Move
The escalating war between Assad's and the rebels' forces in Syria have dramatically increased the number of Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Hezbollah martyrs. Dismayed, the Party of God's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, expressed his sorrow last week … [Read more...] about Hezbollah's Next Move
"Redistribution of wealth is nothing but stealing."
"The socialist redistribution of wealth is nothing but stealing. The 1991 sudden collapse of the Soviet Union was a stern warning that stealing does not pay, even when committed by the government of a superpower." Introduction: Any examination of … [Read more...] about "Redistribution of wealth is nothing but stealing."
Sequestration — The Impact on Future U.S. Defense Capabilities, The Economy and National Security
Introduction The last four years seem now as the preamble to downgrade the U.S. intelligence and defense capabilities. While leading from behind on the world stage, the Obama administration is confidently emasculating the U.S. ability to protect … [Read more...] about Sequestration — The Impact on Future U.S. Defense Capabilities, The Economy and National Security
Iran’s Upper Hand
Meeting with Iran in Kazakhstan next week, as part of the P5+1 (five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Germany) shows the Obama administration’s determination to end the United … [Read more...] about Iran’s Upper Hand
The Muslim Brotherhood's Diet: Would Egypt And The Region Survive?
Egypt's former Foreign Minister announced last week in Kuwait: "Egypt's economy requires $100 billion to recover," $12 [billion] of which are needed immediately. He went on to demand the convention of an international conference to discuss aid to … [Read more...] about The Muslim Brotherhood's Diet: Would Egypt And The Region Survive?