THANKS to the Internet, universal access to the printed word and economic globalization, the 21st century is expected to be shaped by the free exchange of ideas. But casting a shadow over this optimistic prediction is the emerging threat of “libel … [Read more...] about Home Court Advantage
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Obama's Un Pitch
Gone are the days when American presidents addressed the United Nations’ General Assembly as the leaders of the free world. President Obama used the international stage to reinforce his foreign policy doctrine, officially relinquishing America’s role … [Read more...] about Obama's Un Pitch
Don't Reward The Palestinians' 'Lawfare' Campaign With Statehood: Make Peace With Israel First
The United Nations' potential blessing of a Palestinian state in an end run around direct negotiations with Israel will add a dangerous new dimension to the Palestinians' decades-long campaign of conventional and unconventional war against the Jewish … [Read more...] about Don't Reward The Palestinians' 'Lawfare' Campaign With Statehood: Make Peace With Israel First
American Voters Still Concerned About Terrorism
Ten years after Muslim jihadists crashed passenger-filled planes into buildings symbolizing the United States leadership in finance and military power, Americans seem to finally understand the threat posed by jihad advocates. In addition to the … [Read more...] about American Voters Still Concerned About Terrorism
Anarchy In Egypt: Whose Embassy Is Next?
The leading role played by the Muslim Brotherhood in the street and in the Egyptian political system can no longer be denied. The mass demonstrations that continued after the fall of Mubarak’s regime weakened of the military leadership’s power, and … [Read more...] about Anarchy In Egypt: Whose Embassy Is Next?
Lloyd'S Says Saudis Should Pay $215 Million For Sept. 11 Claims
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (CN) - Lloyd's insurance says the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its banks and charities, which sponsored al Qaeda, should pay the more than $215 million the insurer has spent on insurance settlements to families of the victims of 9/11. … [Read more...] about Lloyd'S Says Saudis Should Pay $215 Million For Sept. 11 Claims
Two Decades Of Pursuing Al Qaeda
When 9/11 happened, Judge Michael Mukasey—later U.S. attorney general—knew all about a free society's vulnerabilities to mass terrorism. Michael Mukasey was at the doctor's office on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. When he heard about the attack on … [Read more...] about Two Decades Of Pursuing Al Qaeda
The Sinai Situation
(September 7, 2011: This is the second report on the Sinai prepared by J. Millard Burr*) Israel Prim Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported to have made it clear to attendees at a Likud party forum held on 28 August that despite recent incidents … [Read more...] about The Sinai Situation
China: Is Control Of The Bunker Trade A Solution To Its "Malacca Dilemma"?
The Malacca Strait is the shortest route between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is bound by Malaysia to its east, Indonesia to its west. At its northern entrance are the maritime borders of Burma, Thailand and Malaysia. At the southern end are the … [Read more...] about China: Is Control Of The Bunker Trade A Solution To Its "Malacca Dilemma"?
This Middle East Update
The purpose of posting a wide variety of items on the EWI Digest/EWI Blog is to keep readers apprised of what's out there in the media, among policy makers and opinion makers. This Middle East update is occasioned by the notion that one cannot … [Read more...] about This Middle East Update