Free Speech Champion by Rachel Ehrenfeld Mark Steyn could have not chosen a better lawyer to represent him than New York super lawyer Daniel Kornstein. I witnessed Dan's ability to "think under fire" (also the title of one of his many books), to … [Read more...] about ACD Weekly Briefing, March 29 – April 4
Contributor: Rachel Ehrenfeld
Free Speech Champion
Mark Steyn could have not chosen a better lawyer to represent him than New York super lawyer Daniel Kornstein. I witnessed Dan's ability to "think under fire" (also the title of one of his many books), to think creatively, and to apply his legal … [Read more...] about Free Speech Champion
Kerry’s failed attempt to leverage Pollard
John Kerry's latest desperate attempts to broker, or more accurately, impose peace between Israel and the Palestinians, resulted in a great embarrassment for himself and the U.S. Kerry tried to use Jonathan Pollard as a bargaining chip with Israel. … [Read more...] about Kerry’s failed attempt to leverage Pollard
ACD Weekly Briefing March 22 – 28, 2014
The Impact of Purposeful Interference on U.S. Cyber Interests* An ACD Event Report, by Rachel Ehrenfeld -- About the event: "Thank you for inviting me to participate in one of the most interesting discussions ever." -Houston T. Hawkins, Senior … [Read more...] about ACD Weekly Briefing March 22 – 28, 2014
The Impact of Purposeful Interference on U.S. Cyber Interests – An ACD Event Report*
“There’s been obviously a recent deepened concern with cybersecurity. But this is something the ACD has been thinking about for a long time. It has been ahead of its time and done a terrific job identifying emerging threats and issues which we need … [Read more...] about The Impact of Purposeful Interference on U.S. Cyber Interests – An ACD Event Report*
Obama and Kerry Deny Recognition of Israel as the Jewish State
On March 20, 2013, in Jerusalem, President Obama recognized Israel as the Jewish State. Moreover, he insisted the ”Palestinians must recognize that Israel will be a Jewish state, and that Israelis have the right to insist upon their security.” He … [Read more...] about Obama and Kerry Deny Recognition of Israel as the Jewish State
Shi’a Jihadis in Syria
Left: Group picture of Shi'ite foreign fighters in the Abu al-Fadhel al-Abbas Brigade, a military unit composed mainly of militia operatives from Iraq. In white is Qasim al-Ta'i, a prominent Shi'ite Iraqi cleric who recruits Shi'ite operatives for … [Read more...] about Shi’a Jihadis in Syria
U.S. Futile Sanctions Against Russia
Barack Obama today announced that 7 Russian and 4 Ukrainian citizens who will be sanctioned by the United States as retaliation for Russia's expected unlawful takeover of the Crimea. This comes after Crimea's 95-percent-plus decision by referendum … [Read more...] about U.S. Futile Sanctions Against Russia
Crimean Tatars and Jihad
Left: Crimean Tatars hold flags during rallies near the Crimean parliament building in Simferopol this week. (Baz Ratner/Reuters) In seizing Crimea, Vladimir Putin may well have bitten off more than he can chew. This, not because he lacks the power … [Read more...] about Crimean Tatars and Jihad
China’s Jihadists
On March 2, 2014, a train station in Kunming, in western China's Yunnan province, witnessed a horrific slashing attack by black-clad Uighurs wielding large knives and machetes. The attack left 29 dead and 143 wounded.At least 9 Uighurs,members of … [Read more...] about China’s Jihadists