Month: June 2009

FBI Ignored Evidence of bin Laden Role in Khobar Attack

Osama Bin Laden had made no secret of his intention to attack the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia. He had been calling for such attacks to drive it from the country since his first fatwa calling for jihad against Western "occupation" of Islamic lands in early 1992. On Jul. 11, 1995, he had written … Continue reading “FBI Ignored Evidence of bin Laden Role in Khobar Attack”

Palestinian Violence Overstated, Jewish Violence Understated

The American media in its 24/7 half-life tends to turn the surprises of history, large and small, into flood-tide events. They sweep over us, offering a kind of news satiation that leads quickly enough to forgetfulness — as the media moves on. And then the subjects of the news are left to struggle, once again … Continue reading “Palestinian Violence Overstated, Jewish Violence Understated”

A Withdrawal in Name Only

On November 17, 2008, when Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and U.S. ambassador Ryan Crocker signed an agreement for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, citizens from both countries applauded. While many were disappointed about the lengthy timeline for the withdrawal of the troops, it appeared that a roadmap was set to end the … Continue reading “A Withdrawal in Name Only”