Monday, May 21, 2012

5-21-12 National Security Updates




Iran Boasts of End to U.S.-Israeli Alliance

An Iranian newspaper tied to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei recently boasted that the U.S. has “rejected” Israel over the past three months. This belief could have disastrous consequences. The author writes that the only “obstacle” remaining is the Saudi Royal Family and once it falls, Israel can be destroyed. [more...]

Iran’s Grand Strategy

The Iranian regime believes what it says and can achieve its stated objectives. That's the blunt truth that few can accept. To determine Iran's strategy, we must determine its goals and ideology. President Ahmadinejad consistently states that he acts in order to "hasten the arrival" of the Mahdi, also called the Hidden Imam, who is to appear during the End Times to bring victory over the enemies of Islam. Since at least July 2010, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has been telling his inner circle that he has met the Mahdi, who promised him an imminent return. [more...]

What an Islamic Icon is Teaching American Youth

Imam Zaid Shakir’s Web site, NewIslamicDirections.com, says he is “amongst the most respected and influential Islamic scholars in the West.” Shakir is a co-founder of Zaytuna College, America’s first Islamic college. He is a sought-after speaker, often appearing at events put together by the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Islamic Society of North America and the Muslim Students Association. He even was invited to President Obama’s National Prayer Service in 2009. Yet, what he is using his influence to preach is disturbing. He has a long history of extremism. [more...]


Secular Candidates Take Lead in Egyptian Presidential Race

Egyptians will go into voting booths May 23-24 to choose their next president, a critical moment in the struggle between secularists and Islamists for the future of Egypt. If no single candidate gets a majority of the vote, as will probably be the case, the top two vote-getters will compete in a final contest on June 16-17. The latest polls show secular candidates taking the lead ahead of the election. [more...]


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