The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting on February 20-22 in Paris, that had approved the new money laundering and terror financing legislation and enforcement mechanisms of Turkey, Ghana and Venezuela, to name a few, demonstrates how … [Read more...] about U.S. & FATF's Impotence Cultivates Terrorist Financing
Contributor: by Rachel Ehrenfeld
"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?
Britain’s Half-Hearted Bid To Reform Libel Law
When my book “Funding Evil: How Terrorism is Financed — and How to Stop It ” was first published in New York in 2003, I never imagined that attempts to silence my work would emanate from London’s High Court rather than, say, Saudi Arabia. The book … [Read more...] about Britain’s Half-Hearted Bid To Reform Libel Law
A Tragic Death At Iraq’s Camp Liberty As MEK’s upporters Face Intimidation
On the eve of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, on March 20, Bardia Amir-Mostofian, a 44-year-old engineer, was praying in preparation for the celebrations, when he died of cardiac arrest in the abandoned, former US military base in Iraq known as Camp … [Read more...] about A Tragic Death At Iraq’s Camp Liberty As MEK’s upporters Face Intimidation
Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail
The past few days have seen yet another round in the "last straw" dithering about Iran. This time the huffing seems heavier. The IAEA suddenly wakes up and finds that Stuxnet wasn't much of a setback to the Iranian nuclear program, and is finally … [Read more...] about Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail
The Obama Peace Plan: Rahm Emanuel Is Wrong
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s attempted last week to reassure Israel that President Obama’s May 19th speech was misconstrued; Mr. Obama’s repeated calls for Israel’s return to the 1967 lines grew out of his concern for the Jewish state, claimed the … [Read more...] about The Obama Peace Plan: Rahm Emanuel Is Wrong
Drug Trafficking, Kidnapping Fund Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda Inc. might suffer some initial setbacks from Osama bin Laden's death, but so did Apple Inc. when shares dropped over rumors of Steve Jobs' illness. But it did not take long to realize that Jobs has established a highly functional … [Read more...] about Drug Trafficking, Kidnapping Fund Al Qaeda