Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood continue to prove that their goal is to subjugate the Egyptian people. Clearly, they've misjudged their own power and misread the tealeaves regarding their future. By grabbing the power over Egypt, changing … [Read more...] about Egypt’s Economy
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Egyptian “Rebel” Song & More
With more daring Egyptians like the rapers of the "Rebel" song, there is a glimmer of hope that Egypt may not be lost to the Islmists The Egyptian "Rebel" song, a "rap" song preformed by "The Arabian Knightz," group, was posted on YouTube on May … [Read more...] about Egyptian “Rebel” Song & More
Rowhani’s Economic Revolution
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's outgoing president boasted on a televised interview on July 6, that his outgoing administration is leaving behind a stronger economy with more than $100 billion in foreign currency reserves, "of course if we include gold … [Read more...] about Rowhani’s Economic Revolution
Redefining Egypt’s Democracy
No one expected the United States to dismiss Morsi's removal as "a domestic affair," as the Sudanese have done, but Obama's call on the Egyptian military "to return full authority back to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as … [Read more...] about Redefining Egypt’s Democracy
July 4th 2013
The 237th celebration of the American Republic is not as uplifting as was the declaration on 1776. Despite the sunny weather, July 4, 2013 is clouded by threats to independence within and without the U.S. We can always celebrate its past, of course, … [Read more...] about July 4th 2013
Springing Backward – The Muslim Brotherhood Revolutions
Introduction: Revolutions, some messier than others, strive for progress and a better future. Not so in the Middle East. There revolutions are used to spring backward. In 2011, Egyptians poured to the streets, risking their lives in quest for a … [Read more...] about Springing Backward – The Muslim Brotherhood Revolutions
No Turkish Delight & The Gezi Diaries
Tear gas has helped clear Istanbul's Taskim Square from demonstrators. It also led the EU to postpone discussions about Turkey's membership. But Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's priority doesn't seem to be economic recovery. Instead, he is … [Read more...] about No Turkish Delight & The Gezi Diaries
The Security Implications of Europe’s Economic Downturn
Introduction: The European Union's stalling economic recovery is furthering security risks that extend far beyond Europe. According to the European Commission's Eurostat, "The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.2 % in April 2013, … [Read more...] about The Security Implications of Europe’s Economic Downturn
Could Gen. Dostum Keep the Taliban out of Northern Afghanistan?
We learn in the New York Times, that the US is the latest to put Uzbek warlord Abdur Rashid Dostum on its payroll. With bags of cash channeled through Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the Central Intelligence Agency pays up to $100,000 a month to … [Read more...] about Could Gen. Dostum Keep the Taliban out of Northern Afghanistan?
Joining the Syrian Fray to Avoid Facing Iran
Reported division between the United States President and his Secretary of State regarding American intervention on behalf of Syria’s Sunni opposition, will afford Obama deniability for the predictable horrific results. Most importantly, it diverts … [Read more...] about Joining the Syrian Fray to Avoid Facing Iran