The Iranian-backed Houthis suicide attack on a Saudi Arabian frigate in Western Yemen, in Bab al-Mandab Strait on January 30, resulted in the deaths of two Saudi sailors and wounding three others. The ship struck the rear, was badly damaged. On … [Read more...] about U.S. Warships Need Better Protection*
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Trump’s Misperception on Russia and China*
President Donald Trump has started doing what he said he'd do, but he dangerously misreads US strategic interests. Donald Trump's first week in office has been a distinctly mixed bag. The chaos and confusion of the transition period have been … [Read more...] about Trump’s Misperception on Russia and China*
Trump-team Challenge: Hardening the Critical Infrastructure*
Cyber warfare is rapidly becoming part of the modern military and political arsenal of many nations including the United States. US President Donald Trump wants to stop cyber attacks. He is bringing in top corporate experts as advisers and has asked … [Read more...] about Trump-team Challenge: Hardening the Critical Infrastructure*
Would You Like Hamas-Pure BDS Olive–Oil in Your Salad?
Left: Larudee with Hamas leader Haniyeh, in Gaza.- California Olive-Oil Fraud Funds the BDS and Hamas Olive oil is not only a food product but a commodity that is extremely valuable. BDS leader and ISM activist Paul Larudee, who has laundered and … [Read more...] about Would You Like Hamas-Pure BDS Olive–Oil in Your Salad?
Silicon Valley Bishop’s “solidarity” with Muslims advocating Death to Gays
The Shia Association of the Bay Area (Saba Islamic Center), an extremist Khomeinist organization, based in San Jose, California, posted the following announcement on one of its Facebook pages: “Community Event of Support and Friendship Between … [Read more...] about Silicon Valley Bishop’s “solidarity” with Muslims advocating Death to Gays
Death Rides A Pale Horse
Left: "Death on a Pale Horse" - Benjamin West,1796. - The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse There is a bull market on pale horses throughout the world today, and especially in the Middle East/North Africa region (MENA). Since the ill-fated invasion … [Read more...] about Death Rides A Pale Horse
Bursting The Taittinger’s Bubble – Again*
We rarely think about the owners of the wineries when choosing champagne with which to celebrate New Year. We should. Consider the French champagne house Taittinger, and its' California Domaine Carneros estate. Pierre Taittinger, the well-known … [Read more...] about Bursting The Taittinger’s Bubble – Again*
Obama is Not Done with Israel, yet
President Obama's refusal to veto the U.N. Security Council's Resolution 2234, which delegitimizes the Jewish State of Israel's presence on its own land, should have come as no surprise. His behavior since his first inauguration speech and more … [Read more...] about Obama is Not Done with Israel, yet
Trump Is Right About the F-35*
President-elect Donald Trump is right about the super-expensive F-35. Not only is the plane very costly per copy and even more to keep it flying, but it is a very big bet on a single platform. If it does not pan out as an effective fighter, the US … [Read more...] about Trump Is Right About the F-35*
The Berlin Truck-Jihad Attack
The latest jihad-by-truck deadly attack on Berlin's Breitscheidplatz’s Christmas market, could and should have been prevented. But the German security agencies failed to arrest/deport Anis Amri, the Tunisian criminal, asylum seeker with known ties to … [Read more...] about The Berlin Truck-Jihad Attack