Through the Eyes of an Expert: Key Jihadists and the Rise of ISIS

Welcome back, friends!  Thanks for stopping by. About a week ago I had the privilege of hearing an expert on counterinsurgency and counterterrorism discuss the rise of ISIS and America’s response to it.  Dr Sabastian Gorka is an Associate Professor of War & Conflict at the National Defense University and advises and briefs at the …

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Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and I can't share any more encouraging words than those shared below. Please take the time to read the article below and watch the video linked within it. You will be blessed. Also, if you know a Holocaust survivor...or even Jewish people in general...why not bless them today with …

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Obama Snubs Netanyahu

House speaker John Boehner has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the US Congress in March to discuss the Iranian nuclear threat.  The White House is plenty steamed about it and have launched a tirade via White House aides.  Meanwhile, regarding that invitation, Netanyahu stated: “As prime minister of Israel, I am obligated …

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What Impact will the Death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Have on the Region?

On Friday, Saudi Arabia state TV announced the death of King Abdullah, Saudi’s monarch since 2005.  (Not to be confused with Jordan’s King Abdullah, who we profiled yesterday.)  Though his brother, Prince Salman, was named immediately as successor, Saudi Arabia may face some significant challenges going forward: Growing tension in further succession to the throne. …

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