At long last there's good news on the cybersecurity front. As cyber attack has continued to mount exponentially over the past five years, government has been glacially slow at even organizing itself to combat it, or to initiate or adopt proper … [Read more...] about Quantum Cryptography: Has the White House Heard of It?
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Islamic Da’wah for Dummies
Part One: The Importance of Da’wah From its very beginning, Islam was spread politically and occupied territories by two arms: Jihad, the violent arms of occupation, violence and war-mongering, and Da'wah, the diplomatic and propaganda arm with the … [Read more...] about Islamic Da’wah for Dummies
Obama-Putin Kool-Aid
Media coverage regarding America's response to Putin's takeover of Crimea demonstrates the success of the Obama administration's propaganda maxim blaming successive American administrations for atrocities at home and abroad. Some of our pundits … [Read more...] about Obama-Putin Kool-Aid
The Saudi Dilemma*
These are perilous times for the desert kingdom, which sees itself as the very center of Sunni Islam, which for Sunnis is the only true Islam. It is facing a highly complex and dangerous confluence of circumstances that would have seemed most … [Read more...] about The Saudi Dilemma*
The Cool War Cometh*
No, Russian President Vladimir Putin has not ushered in the return to The Cold War with his assault on the integrity of Ukraine. But he has confirmed that the United States and his Russian regime--very likely as long as he lasts--is engaged in a … [Read more...] about The Cool War Cometh*
Putin’s “Show of Power” in Ukraine
"Ukraine Must Reject Roots of Violence. If Ukrainians seek a brighter future, they must recognize, isolate and reject the inclinations to use violence that are now (emphasis added) deeply rooted in the country's political culture..." said a recent … [Read more...] about Putin’s “Show of Power” in Ukraine
ACD Weekly Briefing
Recent ACD Publications and Highlights: Muslims in Ukraine: A Small Problem Amid a Larger One, By J. Millard Burr While ousted President Viktor Yanukovich's press conference diverted the media's attention, Russians forces, allegedly took over two … [Read more...] about ACD Weekly Briefing
Muslims in Ukraine: A Small Problem Amid a Larger One
"Crimean Tatars and Pro-Russian activists clashed outside a local parliament building in Ukraine's Crimean peninsula." (Washington Post, 26 February 2014) In a long and detailed article on recent events in the Ukraine the Washington Post provided a … [Read more...] about Muslims in Ukraine: A Small Problem Amid a Larger One
Review of John Judis’ “Genesis”*
Today, we deviate from our usual blog content to provide an important review of what has already become a notorious book. Given the current groundswell of anti-Israel sentiment in the U.S. (particularly on campuses), which is aided and abetted by … [Read more...] about Review of John Judis’ “Genesis”*
Are Mosques Recruiting Foreign Fighters for Syria?
At least 11,000 Sunni, and 10,500 Shiite foreign fighters from 74 countries (not including Iranian “advisors”) are reported to have joined the struggle over Syria. However, we know little about the recruiting mechanism that led them to Syria. Were … [Read more...] about Are Mosques Recruiting Foreign Fighters for Syria?