American and European leaders are “shocked” that the Islamic State (IS) barbarians beheaded two American reporters, Steven J. Sotloff and James Foley. Their “shock” is disingenuous and troubling. They react as though such barbarism is something new … [Read more...] about The Religion of War
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NATO, EU Face Acid Test
Left: Infographic: Map locating clashes between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces created on August 31, 2014. (Reuters) One of the iconic photographic images of recent decades was the film of a young Chinese man standing in front of … [Read more...] about NATO, EU Face Acid Test
Saving NATO
It was one great historical irony that when NATO’s famous Article 5 – an attack on any member is an attack on all and demands their assistance – was invoked, it would be not in the aid of the European states for which the Treaty was designed but for … [Read more...] about Saving NATO
Through the Fog of War*
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*
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