Two Radical Voices: Mahmoud Abbas and Hassan Rouhani

We’re talking Radicals, Reformers, and Revivalists, three different ideologies that characterize Muslim activists.  To borrow from Joel Rosenberg’s Inside the Revolution, let’s describe them this way: Radicals: “Islam is the answer, jihad is the way.” Reformers: “Islam is the answer, but jihad is not the way.” Revivalists: “Islam is not the answer, and jihad is …

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What’s Up at the UN?

The 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened about 10 days ago, and "high-level meetings" commenced on September 22. The general debate began on September 24 and will continue until September 30.  But, what is really going on at the United Nations? Established after WWII to promote international cooperation, world leaders gather annually …

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So, You Think ISIS is the Biggest Problem? Check this Out!

According to YnetNews,  two Iranians (one man and one woman,) in their 20’s were arrested in Nairobi Kenya about a week ago.  The two were carrying fake Israeli passports and were boarding a connecting flight to Brussels, eventually bound for Tel Aviv.  Their intent is unclear, but authorities suspect the possibility of spying or terrorist …

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