Through the fog of war, civil war, terrorism, separatist movements, sectarian and ethnic violence and millions of displaced persons, it is easy to overlook aspects of the situation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) which in the medium- to … [Read more...] about Through the Fog of War*
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The similarity between Hamas and ISIS
Hamas's fighting methods in the current round of Israel's Operation Protective Edge once again illustrate the practical and ideological proximity between Hamas and the notorious radical Islamic organization the "Islamic State" (ISIS). From the … [Read more...] about The similarity between Hamas and ISIS
‘Jimmy Carter Never Met ‘Islamic Terrorist He Didn’t Like’ – Ehrenfeld on NEWSMAX TV
Terrorism expert Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld on Thursday slammed former President Jimmy Carter for his planned speech at a fundraiser for a terrorism group linked to Hamas, telling Newsmax TV that "Mr. Carter has never met an Islamic terrorist that he … [Read more...] about ‘Jimmy Carter Never Met ‘Islamic Terrorist He Didn’t Like’ – Ehrenfeld on NEWSMAX TV
Weekly Briefing – August 24-29, 2014
ACD NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT -- “The ACD/EWI ability to predict future threats is second to none.” – R.James Woolsey, former CIA Director. The latest news about hacking into JPMorgan Chase and other banks’ databases should have not surprised ACD Blog … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – August 24-29, 2014
ACD NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
“The ACD/EWI ability to predict future threats is second to none.” - R.James Woolsey, former CIA Director. The latest news about hacking into JPMorgan Chase and other banks’ databases should have not surprised ACD Blog readers. We have been … [Read more...] about ACD NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
Names of Palestinians Killed in Gaza – Part 4*
Left: Mahmoud Atiyya al-Hamaida, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades operative (paldf.net). Right: Mohammad Mohammad al-Bakri, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades operative (gulfup.com) The findings to date 1. This document is the fourth in a series of … [Read more...] about Names of Palestinians Killed in Gaza – Part 4*
Iran’s Strategic Role in the Global Jihadist Movement
When the last of the Soviet military departed Afghanistan in 1988-1989, thousands of well-trained "Afghan-Arab" mujahedeen already indoctrinated in Salafist concepts began to return home. Soon, from Algiers to Jakarta and from Cairo to Khartoum … [Read more...] about Iran’s Strategic Role in the Global Jihadist Movement
Islam: “A Religion of Peace”?*
We are on new ground. Dangerous ground whose perils we need to see clearly. An Islamic state? THE Islamic state! The dramatic emergence of the so-called Islamic State in northern Syria and western Iraq and, with it, the foundation, even restoration … [Read more...] about Islam: “A Religion of Peace”?*
Hamas Operative in Turkey Behind Abduction of 3 Israeli Youths
Left: Saleh Muhammad Suleiman al-Arouri (Imemc.org, July 20, 2014). Overview 1. Saleh Muhammad Suleiman al-Arouri is a senior Hamas operative based in Turkey. On August 20 2014, he told the participants of the fourth conference of the World Union … [Read more...] about Hamas Operative in Turkey Behind Abduction of 3 Israeli Youths
The Obama Administration’s tutorials*
Left: "A Chinese fighter jet that the Obama administration says is similar to that which conducted a “dangerous intercept” of a U.S. Navy surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft off the coast of China in international airspace.Reuters" Objectivity … [Read more...] about The Obama Administration’s tutorials*