31 July 2012 By Katrina Lantos Swett and Robert George The Moscow Times Has Russia truly changed its ways on human rights? Certainly its new law restricting public protests fuels grave and widespread concerns. Moreover, in at least one key area, religious freedom, Russia has not changed in many respects. This assessment should provoke serious discussion as the United States faces decisions about […]
BBC News, July 28, 12 Syrian forces have kept up a day-long ground and air attack against rebels in parts of the city of Aleppo. The BBC’s Ian Pannell, who is in Aleppo, has seen fierce battles, with a number of rebel fighters killed. Read more
The Washington Post, By James Ball, Published: July 27 Syria has expanded its chemical weapons arsenal in recent years with help from Iran and by using front organizations to buy sophisticated equipment it claimed was for civilian programs, according to documents and interviews. The buildup has taken place despite attempts by the United States and other Western countries […]
The Washington Post, By James Ball, Published: July 27 Syria has expanded its chemical weapons arsenal in recent years with help from Iran and by using front organizations to buy sophisticated equipment it claimed was for civilian programs, according to documents and interviews. The buildup has taken place despite attempts by the United States and other Western countries […]
By Tarek Fatah Huffington Post 7/27/12 It started as a letter by five members of the U.S. Congress to various security agencies asking them to investigate whether there was undue influence exercised within the U.S. government by staff influenced by the Muslim Brotherhood. Read More
General who swapped sides says regime can last ‘two months at most’ as troop morale sinks and petrol trucks are ambushed Bashar al-Assad’s military machine is on the brink of logistical meltdown and collapse, because it lacks petrol and food, and is having problems resupplying its soldiers, according to a Syrian general who has defected to […]
After interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, conventional wisdom has it that our country is turning inward. But with dramatic global events that often unfold on the Internet, the public seems to have a heightened awareness of the risk of genocide and other kinds of mass atrocities — and want our leaders to act. A new […]
Islamist terrorism is the biggest threat in Europe RT, 30 August, 2012 Islamist terrorism and the radicalization of young Muslims has taken center stage in Europe. With schools, universities and even sport clubs becoming hotbeds of Islamism, experts argue that some European countries have willingly allowed it. Claude Monique, an expert on counterterrorism and extremism […]
Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS: Gregg Edgar Gordon C. James Public Relations gedgar@gcjpr.com 602-690-7977 Syria has reached a critical tipping point as tanks head for Aleppo Syria heads towards genocide as U.S. stands on the sidelines PHOENIX (July 26, 2012) – Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, a devout Muslim and the co-founder […]
Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOENIX (July 19, 2012) – Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, a devout Muslim and the president and founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD) issued the following statement regarding the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan: “Today, we begin the daily commemoration of our Islamic […]