National Security

With a large Egyptian military buildup ongoing on the Sinai Peninsula, and coup-like consolidation of power to the Muslim Brotherhood over the weekend, Egypt is now refusing to speak to Israel. After last week’s attack on the Israeli border by

In a stunning move that many thought would require months or even years of diplomacy, President Mohammed el-Morsi has taken full control of the Egyptian government in a single stroke. In the span of just a few days, the heads

In light of talk about attacks on Iran coming out of Israel and sanctions on Iran coming out of the U.S. and Britain, the Deputy Commander of the Iranian Navy has made it clear that Iran will not hesitate to

Now that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak are pushing for a military strike against Iran, even if that strike has to take place before the Nov. 6 U.S. elections, the White House is going out

Investors paid to lend Germany money for six months at a debt auction on Monday, the country’s central bank said, as they continue to scramble for the safe haven of Europe’s top economy. The yield, or rate of return, at

The Group of 20 top economies will meet shortly to try and coordinate a response to soaring food prices, driven by drought and rising demand, the Financial Times reported Monday. Over the weekend, US President Barack Obama called on Congress

By DANIEL WAGNERAP Business WriterU.S. stocks fell Monday as evidence piled up that the global economic slowdown is dragging on Asia. Japan’s economy grew in the second quarter at a 1.4 percent annual rate, slower than many analysts had expected.

Rep. Michele Bachmann’s concerns about Sec. of State Clinton’s Deputy Chief of Staff Huma Abedin have been openly criticized by many, yet disproved by none. Far from it in fact, as the alleged ties between Huma’s family and the Muslim

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak are standing united on a key issue: Iran must be attacked. Moreover, both have called for attacks on Iran this fall, a call which some officials within the Jewish state

When Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told reporters that a former U.S. Marine had been arrested Aug. 4 for entering Venezuela illegally from Colombia, he gave no proof that the man was, in fact, a former Marine or that the man

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com China’s neighbors pick sides in South China Sea dispute Egypt’s Morsi fires the army chief and announces a Constitutional Declaration Egypt forces fight Sinai militants, in biggest battle since 1973 China’s neighbors pick sides

(AP) New Barclays chairman: I’ll review entire businessLONDON The new chairman of Barclays Bank says he’ll undertake a top-to-bottom review of the embattled business, telling a British newspaper that he isn’t wedded to any of his predecessor’s policies. Asked if

(AP) Rescuers stop searches after Iran quakes kill 250By ALI AKBAR DAREINIAssociated PressTEHRAN, Iran Rescuers ended the search on Sunday for survivors of twin earthquakes in northwestern Iran that killed at least 250 people and injured more than 2,600 a

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that most threats to Israel’s security were “dwarfed” by the prospect of Iran obtaining nuclear weaponry, which local media reports charged Tehran had stepped up its efforts to achieve.

(AP) Storied 101st Airborne marks 70th anniversaryBy KRISTIN M. HALLAssociated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn. After months of grueling road marches through the north Georgia mountains, a group of elite paratroopers had to put their training to the test in a trial by

LONDON (Reuters) – China bowed out of the 2012 Olympics on Sunday with a swipe at the critics who had accused teenage swimming sensation Ye Shiwen of doping after her times rivalled the top U.S. men.

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Russia celebrates 100th anniversary of its air force with expansion announcement Russia’s PM Medvedev warns of Chinese occupation of Siberia and Far East Russia’s Medvedev blames ‘slacker attitude’ for rocket failure The ‘Pussy Riot’

For those of you haven’t heard yet, Pussy Riot is Vladimir Putin’s latest nightmare, a Russian feminist punk band aiming to peacefully protest the staid Russian status quo. Think V for Vendetta but in Russia with a much larger cast; ten

You haven’t seen “no-drama” Obama get upset very often in the last four years, but when he does, it’s pretty distinctive. His eyes narrow and fix on an individual. His hand goes to his chin and he becomes very, very

The city of Montreal has been in turmoil for much of 2012, following massive student demonstrations in opposition to a government-imposed hike on university tuitions. While mostly peaceful, some demonstrators resorted to vandalism and blocked access to bridges and schools.

President Obama claims to be a friend to Israel, although he is putting his re-election ahead of Israel’s right to self defense. He can’t be trusted to keep Israel’s plans to attack Iran secret (Donald Rumsfeld), and he feels more

Throughout the existence of Iran’s nuclear program, various excuses have been made to conceal the true purpose behind it. Each such excuse has communicated the same message – “move along folks, there’s nothing to see here.” During this time, it’s

In Aleppo, the largest city in Syria, it appears the rebel offensive has been put down or at least forced into retreat by President Assad’s forces. According to reports, the rebels are claiming they’ve simply pulled back in order to

Multiple sources are reporting that President Obama has received damning new intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program. The intelligence allegedly shows that “Iran has made significant progress toward creating nuclear weapons.” When asked about it, White House spokesman Jay Carney would neither

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Obama administration imposes new sanctions on Hizbollah over Syria Japan recalls S. Korean ambassador in dispute over islands Obama administration imposes new sanctions on Hizbollah over Syria Hizbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah speaks to enthusiastic