Before beginning my commentary, I need to draw your attention to a recent Christian Science Monitor piece by my colleague Rachel Ehrenfeld. Since 2002, the Israeli's have been concerned with the threat of shoulder-fired missiles to its civilian … [Read more...] about Manpads And The Muslim Brotherhood
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Libya's Missing Missiles: A Threat To Us Airline Passengers
If terrorists get hold of some of Qaddafi's 20,000 shoulder-fired missiles and manage to bring down an airliner in the United States, the economic repercussions would be huge. Antimissile systems exist, but so far US airlines have balked at the … [Read more...] about Libya's Missing Missiles: A Threat To Us Airline Passengers
Egypt's Trade-Off
November 30, 2011 Egypt’s Trade-Off By J. Millard Burr* It is sad to find that Egypt's tourist economy and the tourism giant Thomas Cook & Sons have simultaneously hit rock bottom. Since the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, and Cook's … [Read more...] about Egypt's Trade-Off
The Middle East &Amp; North Africa
I have neglected saying much lately about the Middle East and Iran, in part because the EWI readership follows things there so closely. But, lately, there's been a good deal of insightful writing that shouldn't be missed. Those on Egypt include J. … [Read more...] about The Middle East &Amp; North Africa
Egypt's Economy: Falling Leaves
HEADLINE, OCTOBER 27, 2011: Egypt had its government bond ratings cut for the third time this year by Moody's Investors Service, which cited ongoing economic weakness' after the revolt that ousted President Hosni Mubarak. (Bloomberg) Prior to the … [Read more...] about Egypt's Economy: Falling Leaves
Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail
The past few days have seen yet another round in the "last straw" dithering about Iran. This time the huffing seems heavier. The IAEA suddenly wakes up and finds that Stuxnet wasn't much of a setback to the Iranian nuclear program, and is finally … [Read more...] about Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail
This Week In Terrorism &Amp; Terrorist Funding
I find it hard to believe, as the experts have it, that Al Qaeda isn't what it was ten years ago. Perhaps they mean that its structure and communications have been severely damaged or destroyed. A look at this week's terrorism news is once again a … [Read more...] about This Week In Terrorism &Amp; Terrorist Funding
Shari'a And Islamism, Shari'A Banking And Finance
Today's articles include a good sampling of thoughtful pieces on Shari'a and Islamism. There is also some troubling news from Britain, Canada, Malaysia, Nigeria, Egypt, and Libya. And, yes, the United States, too—including a potential security … [Read more...] about Shari'a And Islamism, Shari'A Banking And Finance
Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail: US Response To Iran Aggression Fumbling, Tepid
The past few days have seen yet another round in the “last straw” dithering about Iran. This time the huffing seems heavier. The IAEA has suddenly woken up and finds that Stuxnet wasn’t much of a setback to the Iranian nuclear program, and it is … [Read more...] about Failing To Deal, Dealing To Fail: US Response To Iran Aggression Fumbling, Tepid
The Murkier Side Of Cyber
To keep us better informed (more likely, only slightly less disinformed), I offer up some articles today that are from the "dark side" of cyber. Well, maybe "dark" is the wrong word, except in the sense that it's not easy to access the "cultures" … [Read more...] about The Murkier Side Of Cyber