Just when you thought it couldn’t get much worse in Syria, the head of the US National Intelligence spy agencies said that terrorists there aren’t content to fight just there. America, you’re next, Director James Clapper recently warned Congress, according…
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Turkey Wants to Fight Terror with… Iran?
It makes sense for Turkey to build friendships in an effort to fight terrorism. But their latest plan to battle terror should raise eyebrows, since their new partner is none other than a top sponsor of terrorist groups: Iran With…
Al-Qaeda in Syria Spreads Influence, Targeting Israel?
Remember all those fears that Syria could turn into a new Afghanistan-like base for terrorists? Looks like those fears are becoming reality. The Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Nusra Front in Syria is already expanding and is looking to target other countries. The…
US Plans to Resume Syrian Military Aid after Islamist Takeover
Opinion: It’s Time to Rethink Syria
Around the Middle East, A Reader’s Guide
Threats and dangers have certainly lurked in the Middle East news in recent weeks. The US closed embassies over Al Qaeda threats; Egypt’s political mess left the West discouraged and concerned about renewed violence. And this human rights organization has…