Left: Faiza Silmi, a 32-year-old Moroccan, walks past a bakery in a street of Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis, southwest of Paris, April 21, 2010, Credit CHRISTOPHE ENA / AP Michel Houellebecq’s bestselling satirical novel Soumission, was published on January … [Read more...] about Down the Slippery Slope
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Iranian Support for Palestinian Terrorism*
See below - Left: : Al-Ansar charity association announces time and place of the distribution of funds to terrorist shaheeds' families through the post office bank in the Gaza Strip (Facebook page of the Al-Ansar charity association, April 5, 2015). … [Read more...] about Iranian Support for Palestinian Terrorism*
Hillary, Iran, and The Clinton Foundation
Before November 20, 2008, then Senator Hillary Clinton ardently opposed direct talks with the terrorist Republic of Iran, favored increased sanctions and stated that any attempt of direct talks with Iran, is “irresponsible and frankly naïve.” … [Read more...] about Hillary, Iran, and The Clinton Foundation
After Lausanne: Improving U.S. Position in the Negotiations with Iran*
Even if the document of principles made public by the US administration is fully implemented, it is not likely to achieve President Obama’s goal, i.e., “to cut off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon.” Rather, the … [Read more...] about After Lausanne: Improving U.S. Position in the Negotiations with Iran*
Russian Missiles to Iran Signal New Middle East Policy
Left: Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) shows the way to his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow on April 13, 2015. (photo credit: AFP/Sergei Ilnitsky, Pool) On April 13, … [Read more...] about Russian Missiles to Iran Signal New Middle East Policy
ISIS and AQIM – Highlights, April 16-25, 2015
The following are highlights of ISIS and AQIM global activities: United States * April 25, 2015 - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a classified warning about a potential attack by … [Read more...] about ISIS and AQIM – Highlights, April 16-25, 2015
Hillary Clinton: Libya and the Clinton Foundation
Revelations of donations to the Clinton Foundation after Hillary Clinton joined the Obama administration in January 2009, invite a second look at her decisions as Secretary of State. In early January 2011 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton: Libya and the Clinton Foundation
An Era of Blah Blah Blah
One of the many reasons we commemorate the catastrophic death of Abraham Lincoln 150 years ago is to celebrate his incredible style, his ability in a few words to sum up the essence of our hopes and fears at a moment of crisis. What makes it all the … [Read more...] about An Era of Blah Blah Blah
ISIS Advance Update
Left: Issue No. 8, of ISIS English magazine DABIQ, April 2015 As ISIS establishing itself as an independent entity and continues its military campaign, the Obama administration declares success in eroding the Islamic State's power. According to … [Read more...] about ISIS Advance Update
Legal Rules and Anti-Terrorism Warfare
Mustaffa Dirani, right, and Sheikh Abdel Karim Obeid, left, are seen as they wait at the District court in Tel Aviv Monday, May 29, 2000. (File Photo:AP) The Case of Mustafa Dirani, Revisited: On January 15, 2015, an expanded panel of judges … [Read more...] about Legal Rules and Anti-Terrorism Warfare