The recent serious earthquake in the border areas between Iran and Iraq felt as far afield as Israel, might serve as a metaphor for the political upheavals taking place currently in the region. You might think that the geo-political situation could … [Read more...] about Seismic upheavals in the Middle East*
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Canada – The U.S. Pro-Islamist Neighbor
There would be no surprise when the next "self-radicalized" Muslim to attack bikers or pedestrians in New York will arrive here not from Azerbaijan, but from Canada. Shortly after taking office in November 2015, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin … [Read more...] about Canada – The U.S. Pro-Islamist Neighbor
Israeli Nukes lesson: Are Japan and S. Korea Next?*
Does nuclear deterrence work? And, assuming that it does, is it needed by Japan and South Korea? Perhaps the Israeli example offers some guidance. Since the mid-1960s, Israel has pursued a nuclear program and today is credited with having a … [Read more...] about Israeli Nukes lesson: Are Japan and S. Korea Next?*
Iran Recruits Captured ISIS Fighters to Target the US
"We have returned a great nation as we were before and everyone has to understand that we are the masters of the region; Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria and Bahrain soon, all of them belong to our embraces.” Iranian Defense Minister … [Read more...] about Iran Recruits Captured ISIS Fighters to Target the US