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The Systemic Failures of the Obama Administration
By Connie Mack January 5, 2010 @ 1:35pmClick here to read moreOn Christmas Day, terrorist Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab slipped through the cracks of our nation’s security and attempted to bomb Northwest Flight 253 on its way to Detroit. Because of the bravery and quick actions of the passengers on the Northwest flight, a major tragedy was averted.
President Obama and his administration were slow to react. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, in the f…
The complex triangle: Uncle Sam, the dragon and the elephant
By Tridivesh Singh Maini December 23, 2009 @ 7:36amClick here to read moreThis article seeks to analyse some of the interesting developments pertaining to the Indo-US-China relationship over the past month. It begins with an analysis of Dr Manmohan Singh's visit to Washington DC and some of the interesting developments in Copenhagen, particularly the India-China warmth which surprised many analysts who had been harping on the rivalry between the two countries. Interestingly, while India seemed to be peeved at Presid…
Rally the patriots
By John Bolton December 23, 2009 @ 7:22amClick here to read moreThe death Sunday of Hossein Ali Montazeri, Iran's most senior opposition cleric, could well bring dissident Iranians back to the streets in protest during his funeral. Such demonstrations would reflect continuing popular outrage at the widespread fraud in Iran's June 12 presidential election, despite extraordinary efforts by the Iranian leadership to portray the country as united on all important issues. As many analysts have long known, the r…
Democracy Under Arrest
By John Bolton December 16, 2009 @ 10:23amClick here to read more'Universal jurisdiction" sounds like a term plucked from obscure international law journals, but it has pernicious and profoundly antidemocratic consequences in the real world. A British arrest warrant, issued over the weekend in London for former Israeli foreign minister Tzipi Livni, shows precisely why. The warrant charged Ms. Livni—the current leader of the Knesset opposition—with war crimes allegedly committed by Israeli forces duri…
America’s Islamist Fifth Column
By Deborah Weiss December 16, 2009 @ 9:01amClick here to read moreThe Muslim Brotherhood, a radical Islamist organization which originated in Egypt, has tentacles that reach around the globe. Its agenda is to establish worldwide sharia (Islamic) law. Because its tactics are largely non-violent and incremental, it operates under the radar and often goes unnoticed. Its plans are long term, but its adherents are patient. And make no mistake about it, it’s making inroads.
Now, ev…
