Sweden Signs 5 Memorandums of Understanding with Iran

According to news sources such as the Times of Israel, Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven spent the weekend meeting with Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Hassan Rouhani and other Iranian officials in Tehran.  Prior to international sanctions, Sweden and Iran were significant trade partners.  Now that sanctions have been dismissed by the recent Iran nuclear deal, …

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Obama Ignores Iran’s Provocation

Hi friends! I hope you enjoyed Christmas with family and friends, and took time to reflect on Jesus' birth that opened up the door of salvation for us all. Following a very busy two months, I have welcomed opportunities for quality time with my family, quiet study, and catching up on recent news. Among the …

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Russia Sends Ground Troops into Syria and Putin “Seals a Deal” with Iran

Two months ago, US intelligence officials indicated that Russia had placed several tanks at a Syrian airfield, ahead of a military buildup.  Today, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's previous statements indicating Russia would not put "boots on the ground" in Syria, the Jerusalem Post and Reuters reported that Russian troops are now on the battlefields …

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Identifying Radicals, Reformers and Revivalists

Well, I hope you’re buckled in because we’re finishing this week off with two very exciting lessons!  Our excursion today will take us deeper into the world of Muslim activists, and tomorrow’s excursion...well, I’m holding on to that surprise!  But be prepared...it may very well challenge your thinking! It is likely no surprise to you …

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