National Security

When the space shuttle Atlantis flew NASA’s last shuttle mission in the summer of 2011, it was not only the end of an era but the end of an American presence in space that had held dominance since the days

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Iran pledges undying support for Syria’s al-Assad regime Ankara strongly condemns Iran’s threats against Turkey Greece and Israel form a ‘strategic’ relationship Plans for military action in Mali reflect change in Tuareg alliances Iran

Time is running out for Israel, and the Obama Administration is counting the minutes. The talks between Iran and the six world powers, U.S., Britain, France, China, Russia, and Germany, have come to a end. Nothing was achieved, and there

Up to now, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and his newly appointed PM Hisham Qandil have tried their best to play up their moderate credentials: to present themselves as representing the people at large instead of the more narrow segment of

When former president Bill Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Convention, perhaps he’ll explain why every mention of his chairmanship of the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation was removed from the foundation’s website. For goodness sake, he’s even a trustee and

I always promised myself that if I ever ran for public office I would highlight anti-genocide legislation as one of the principal planks of my platform. As such, I’m traveling to Rwanda this week where I will visit the main

Apple has removed an app that would have allowed users to watch the Hezbollah channel Al-Manar TV on their iPod, iPhone, or iPad, and that’s good news; the channel is a mouthpiece for anti-Israel, anti-West, and anti-American propaganda that is

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Syria’s Prime Minister defects to the opposition Egypt vows crackdown on ‘infidels’ in massacre on Israeli border Egypt closes the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt North/South split in Europe deepens Greece detains 6,000

Port Heads must have spun when Danny Boyle, who produced the opening ceremonies of the London Summer Olympics, had the audacity to showcase Britain’s’ healthcare system, center stage, for the entire world to see. Certainly, there were Americans sitting on

(AP) LONDONFive things to know about Monday, Day 10 of the London Olympics: _ American judo fighter Nick Delpopolo expelled from the Olympics for doping; he says he unintentionally ate something before the games baked with marijuana. _ Gabby Douglas finishes

On May 1, 2011, the free world applauded as Osama bin Laden’s death was announced. The U.S. Navy’s SEAL Team Six had stormed his compound, killing the terrorist leader who had taunted America in video and audio recordings from secret

A suicide bombing in Chechnya on Monday killed four people and injured three others in the latest violence in the Russian region which fought two wars with the Kremlin in 20 years. Two officers and a soldier died in the

The trial of three members of the all-girl band Pussy Riot who performed a “punk prayer” criticising Vladimir Putin in Moscow’s biggest church resumed Monday with sentencing expected as early as this week. Several Western embassy officials squeezed into the

(AP) BEIJINGHeavy rains that ravaged China over the weekend left at least 14 people dead and five missing, while hundreds of others were trapped by mudslides and floods, state media said Monday. The official Xinhua News Agency said five were killed

With Israel facing increasing threats and vitriolic outbursts from every corner, the peace process between the Jewish state and Palestine has come to a halt. To pursue a two state system and make peace where there is no peace, is

(AP) NASA rover Curiosity lands on Mars after plummetBy ALICIA CHANGAP Science WriterPASADENA, Calif.In a show of technological wizardry, the robotic explorer Curiosity blazed through the pink skies of Mars, steering itself to a gentle landing inside a giant crater

(AP) Syrian prime minister defects, flees to JordanBy ZEINA KARAM and JAMAL HALABYAssociated PressBEIRUTSyria’s prime minister defected and fled to neighboring Jordan, a Jordanian official and a rebel spokesman said Monday, evidence that the cracks in President Bashar’s Assad’s regime

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Kidnapped Iranian ‘tourists’ in Syria may be Revolutionary Guards Relationship between Islamist radicals in Caucasus and Central Asia Wisconsin’s ‘domestic terrorism’ in Sikh temple raises concerns for Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus China makes armed

Speaking with Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren, former Sec. of Defense Donald Rumsfeld re-affirmed his strong support for Israel as it seeks to protect itself from Iran’s nuclear program. He made it clear that “sanctions have not influenced the Iranian

Gunmen in two armoured vehicles crossed into Israel from Egypt near the Kerem Shalom crossing on Sunday, before one exploded by itself and the other was destroyed from the air, the Israeli military said. Spokeswoman Lieutenant Colonel Avital Leibovich said

Gov. Mitt Romney’s recent foreign trip, including stops in London, Warsaw, and Jerusalem, was a smashing success by any measure. It provided him an opportunity to assure America’s allies that the Romney administration will stand with them, that capitalism and

(AP) Britain awakes to an unfamiliar sensation: winningBy JILL LAWLESSAssociated PressLONDONBritain awoke, afraid it might all have been a dream. It wasn’t: Six gold medals, including three in track and field within the space of an hour Saturday night, had

Throughout the conflict between the Syrian government and opposition forces, the Russians have supported Bashar al-Assad’s government. To that end, they’ve sent weaponry and warships to bolster President Bashar al-Assad’s efforts, and they’ve stood against U.N. sanctions that could weaken

In April, news broke that Secret Service members had brought prostitutes to their hotel rooms in Colombia. They were outed by one of the prostitutes when an agent refused to pay all the money the prostitute expected in return for

The Romney campaign has released an ad that makes the most of Mitt Romney’s recent trip to Israel, and aims squarely at Barack Obama’s record in office. The 30-second ad, which is made for television, contrasts Romney’s visit and his