Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's growing Islamist tendencies, his crackdown on the military and the media have upset many in Turkey. Revelations of the gold-for-oil raid and the extent of his and his associates' corruption, bribes to members of … [Read more...] about Erdogan’s Russia Problem and Vice Versa
Contributor: Rachel Ehrenfeld
Hurtling Downhill
If recent events are any indication, the pace of U.S. withdrawal from the world and the extent of our fecklessness (and the West's generally) in the face of threats coming from Islamist terrorism, Russia, China, and Iran promises to pick up in 2014. … [Read more...] about Hurtling Downhill
Palestinians’ Myths: Rewriting the History
Secretary of State John Kerry's arrival in Jerusalem shows that the Obama Administration's efforts to destabilize the Middle East did not end with 2013. If choosing the Muslim Brotherhood as partners for "change" in the Middle East was not enough, … [Read more...] about Palestinians’ Myths: Rewriting the History
The Muslim Brotherhood at Work: Tunisia
The Muslim Brotherhood's modus operandi of corrupting the meaning of political democracy is like bacteria that festers from a wound to spread the contamination. A good example of how it works may be found in the recent activities of the Tunisian … [Read more...] about The Muslim Brotherhood at Work: Tunisia
Palestinian Myths: Jerusalem is Ours
In his preposterous Christmas greeting, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, claimed: "Jesus was a Palestinian messenger." He also used the opportunity to deny the right of the Jews and their State of Israel, to their 3,000 … [Read more...] about Palestinian Myths: Jerusalem is Ours
Jesus is No God – Says a Canadian Islamic Charity
"Is Jesus God?" A billboard posted at Dundas Subway Station in Toronto asks. The screaming poster's words answer: "Bible & Quran say NO" further instructing the reader: "Discover the Truth." CoolcetfreeQuran, a Canadian registered charity, … [Read more...] about Jesus is No God – Says a Canadian Islamic Charity
Al Rajhi Bank Links to al Qaeda in Syria
A bankcard and a credit card issued by the Saudi Al Rajhi bank, as well as other possessions of an al-Qaeda operative who was killed in Syria last week, were shown on the Syrian official TV station and posted on YouTube* on December 12, 2013. This … [Read more...] about Al Rajhi Bank Links to al Qaeda in Syria
Iran – The Whitewash
Washington's efforts to whitewash Iran's terrorist credentials are picking up speed. One way to do it is to expose our traditional Middle East allies for crimes we didn't bother with until now. Last week, a bi-partisan resolution was introduced in … [Read more...] about Iran – The Whitewash
In the Cyber Domain, the Best Defense is Defense
"Very few decision-makers understand this field in depth.... While it is clear to most in the senior political echelon and the military top ranks what the S-300 or Kalashnikov is, they have no clue about Zeus or Conficker." (Highly infectious … [Read more...] about In the Cyber Domain, the Best Defense is Defense
Inviting Iranian Meddling in Syria
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif announced that Iran has apriori accepted the anticipated U.N. invitation to participate in talks on "peaceful political transition" in Syria. His announcement would surely encourage the Obama … [Read more...] about Inviting Iranian Meddling in Syria