Left: "The number one crude oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, has projected a $39 billion deficit in 2015. The impact of lower oil prices, along with the decision not to cut production, is putting pressure on the country’s finances." It is virtually … [Read more...] about The Oil Market Crossroad
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ISIS Ongoing Propaganda Campaign
Left: From ISIS video: A French-speaking masked man in the center, flanked by other ISIS operatives Social media continues to serve ISIS propaganda campaign and efforts to recruit in the West, especially among America's black, using Ferguson's and … [Read more...] about ISIS Ongoing Propaganda Campaign
Evaluation of the U.S. Campaign against ISIS*
"Our objective is clear: We will degrade, and ultimately destroy, ISIL through a comprehensive and sustained counterterrorism strategy." (Statement by the President on ISIS. White House, press release, September 10, 2014) The American campaign … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the U.S. Campaign against ISIS*
Israel and Oil
With the price of a barrel of benchmark crude oil falling by a half in the past six months, the punditocracy is out in force prophesying about what it all means. Predictably, their conclusions range from “It’s wonderful for the world’s economy in … [Read more...] about Israel and Oil
Funding the Castros’ Tyranny*
The amateur ideologues of the Obama Administration have fallen into another snakepit with their tacit endorsement of the notorious Cuban dictatorship. That’s despite all the nonsense about a blossoming Cuban economy if Washington just relents. In … [Read more...] about Funding the Castros’ Tyranny*
The Muslim Brotherhood’s International Union for Muslim Scholars
On December 5, 2014, Interpol issued a “Red Notice” alert, seeking the arrest of Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, at the request of the Egyptian government, on charges including “Agreement, incitement and assistance to commit intentional murder, … [Read more...] about The Muslim Brotherhood’s International Union for Muslim Scholars
Weekly Briefing – December 15-19, 2014
Left: A North Korean commando on an infiltration training mission to South Korea. Cyberwarfare Threatening U.S. Economy and Free Speech - Rachel Ehrenfeld - Lack of appropriate cybersecurity exposes U.S. vulnerable communications to sophisticated … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – December 15-19, 2014
Cyberwarfare Threatening U.S. Economy and Free Speech
Lack of appropriate cybersecurity exposes U.S. vulnerable communications to sophisticated cyberattacks; the fastest and safest venue to attack the U.S. economy, national security, and even the right to free expression. Sony’s recent hacking and … [Read more...] about Cyberwarfare Threatening U.S. Economy and Free Speech
Legitimatizing Hamas
Left: Palestinian Hamas masked gunmen march in a rally to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the terrorist group in Gaza City, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra) The European Union has taken another step, in what it apparently hopes … [Read more...] about Legitimatizing Hamas
ISIS Propaganda Campaign – Update
Left: Image of an ISIS baby in ISIS social media propaganda campaign The following are excerpts from Spotlight on Global Jihad (December 10-16, 2014). The battle for hearts and minds conducted by ISIS Detention of an Indian citizen who ran an ISIS … [Read more...] about ISIS Propaganda Campaign – Update