In 2003, President Bush sent troops into Iraq, but was later disparaged when no weapons of mass destruction (WMD) were found there. However, the New York Times has recently released clear evidence that WMD were indeed existent in Iraq before, during and after the Iraqi invasion. NYT Journalist CJ Chivers writes: "From 2004 to 2011, American …
Continue reading What will ISIS do with WMD in Syria and Iraq?
In September 4 White House news brief, President Obama stated, "We don't have a strategy yet" (regarding ISIS). A week later, in an address to the nation, he pledged to "degrade and ultimately destroy" ISIS. Today, ISIS is close to conquering Kobane (on the Syrian-Turkish border), and is within 8 miles of Baghdad, the capital …
Continue reading Retired General Jerry Boykin on President Obama’s Strategy against ISIS
As scheduled, President Obama hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting today in the Oval Office. According to reports, the two discussed Iran's nuclear ambitions, strategy in the battle with ISIS, the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and settlements in east Jerusalem. So far, I have not seen much substantive news regarding that two-hour meeting. …
Continue reading Brief Thoughts about Netanyahu-Obama Meeting
As you may know, the United Nations General Assembly is in session in New York City. Established to garner worldwide cooperation in maintaining international peace, developing friendly relations between nations, and solving international problems, the UN General Assembly offers world leaders “podium time” to air their thoughts, pleas, and accusations. I was curious to hear …
Continue reading Jordan’s King Abdullah: A True Voice for Reform
Looking for the Blessed Hope 