Narco-terrorists and the international criminal organizations that thrive on the illegal drug trade now threaten the national security of many nations. The nexus between transnational criminal organizations and terrorist groups does not end with … [Read more...] about Defeating Narco-Terrorism
Contributor: Rachel Ehrenfeld
Misery Pays
Giving $5.2 billion to the Palestinian Authority (PA) will do little to bring real change in the condition of the Palestinian refugees or security in the Middle East. Instead of rebuilding the "shelters" in the refugee camps as the United Nations … [Read more...] about Misery Pays
Stop The Afghan Drug Trade, Stop Terrorism
"The fight against drugs is actually the fight for Afghanistan," said Afghan President Hamid Karzai when he took office in 2002. Judging by the current situation, Afghanistan is losing. To win, the link between narcotics and terrorism must be … [Read more...] about Stop The Afghan Drug Trade, Stop Terrorism
Where Hamas Gets Its Money
Amid international condemnation of Israel, one would never guess that humanitarian aid and even cash is flowing into Hamas coffers, while its rockets continue to hit Israel. It is important to alleviate the suffering of innocent Palestinians. … [Read more...] about Where Hamas Gets Its Money
Clinton’s Iranian Connection
On Dec. 19, 2008. at 2 p.m., the New York-based Alavi Foundation, which supports Iranian causes, contributed between $25,000 and $50,000 to the William J. Clinton Foundation. This can be best described as the ultimate chutzpah, for on the very same … [Read more...] about Clinton’s Iranian Connection
US Foreign Policy In The Middle East: Thoughts For Change
The perfect storm that the U.S. and the world faces today stems in part from failed Middle East and energy policies over many decades. Throughout this period, the U.S. has traded national security and massive wealth for a steady flow of oil. Saudi … [Read more...] about US Foreign Policy In The Middle East: Thoughts For Change
Ehrenfeld/Abady: Islamic Banking – Is Treasury Complicit?
If "cash is king," then Middle East coffers are irresistibly enticing. During a recent tour of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, Deputy Treasury Secretary Robert Kimmitt applauded the "growing role" of Arab banks in the U.S. economy. Treasury is … [Read more...] about Ehrenfeld/Abady: Islamic Banking – Is Treasury Complicit?
Rocking The Free Speech Boat
On Jan. 23, 2004, at 2:33 p.m., an e-mail popped up on my computer screen from the solicitors for Saudi billionaire Khalid bin Mahfouz threatening to sue me in London for libel. My first thought was, "He found the wrong victim." I then called my … [Read more...] about Rocking The Free Speech Boat
Putin's Growing Appetite
President George W. Bush meeting today (Monday Sept. 29) with Ukraine's President, aims at strengthening Viktor Yushchenko's stand against the Kremlin. On the agenda is Russia's growing threats against and meddling in Ukraine's domestic politics in … [Read more...] about Putin's Growing Appetite
Ehrenfeld: Israel’s Suicidal Choice
Shortly after the citizens of the Israeli town of Sderot suffered another rocket attack from Hamas-controlled Gaza, Defense Minister Ehud Barak ordered all border crossings between Israel and Gaza closed. At the same time, also on Mr. Barak's orders, … [Read more...] about Ehrenfeld: Israel’s Suicidal Choice