Analysis & Commentary
The John Batchelor Show
U.S. drones patrolling its skies provoke outrage in Iraq and ISAF, Afghan forces capture al Qaeda 'facilitator' in east.
When Will the West Act Against Persecution of Christians in the Middle East?
The case of the Iranian pastor sentenced to death for his faith has attached a human face to the horrible situation of Christians in the Middle East.
Biggest Story of 2011 for Me? The Uncertainty of the “Arab Spring”
The dramatic protests and revolutions that swept across Muslim countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa in 2011 were the biggest story of the year. This is a story -- or rather a multitude of stories -- of heroism and tragedy set against the backdrop of realpolitik.
News Update
Defense spending and how it effects our policies in Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and North Korea.
You Cannot Reform a Totalitarian (You’ve Got to Defeat Him)
Back when I was even younger, and living in Rome, the main topic of conversation was of course Communism. Italy had the largest Communist Party outside the Soviet Union, and it was forever on the cusp of becoming the biggest party in Italy, thus forming the government, thus taking over.
What Are Ron Paul’s Liberal Fans Thinking?
For anyone moderately familiar with Ron Paul’s record, it shouldn't come as a surprise that a litany of racists, anti-Semites, conspiracy-theorists, and militia members back his presidential campaign.
Ansar al Islam Names New Leader
The al Qaeda-linked Ansar al Islam released a statement announcing the name of its new leader. The Iraqi terror group also announced that it would fly a new flag. In a statement released on jihadist websites yesterday, Ansar al Islam named Abu Hashim Muhammad bin Abdul Rahman al Ibrahim as...
Obama Recruits Qaradawi
The surrender is complete now. The Hindu reports that the Obama administration has turned to Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the Muslim Brotherhood’s leading jurist, to mediate secret negotiations between the United States and the Taliban.
Al Qaeda Round-Up, 2012
As we enter a new year, I wanted to outline the contours of, and analyze, a few issues that are likely to feature prominently in the fight between the U.S. and al Qaeda in 2012.
Adbullah Azzam Brigades Denies Responsibility for Damascus Suicide Attacks
The Abdullah Azzam Brigades, an affiliate of al Qaeda in Iraq that operates throughout the Middle East, has denied all involvement in the recent suicide attack in the Syrian capital that killed 40 people.
Al Qaeda in Iraq Claims Baghdad Suicide Attack, Bombings
Al Qaeda in Iraq claimed credit for the suicide attack and series of bombings that took place in Baghdad last week and killed scores of Iraqis.
Delaware’s Afternoon News with Allan Loudel
US Forces withdrawal from Iraq.
Soldiers Just Back From Iraq Get New Orders: Afghanistan
"I don't think we are going to turn around guys who spent time in Iraq and put them on planes to Afghanistan ... without there being a clear indication that the Obama administration wants to continue the acceleration of the withdrawal
Happy Hanukkah, Marines!
Then there's the Ledeen family. Among my most memorable evenings was a farewell for Marine Lt. Gabriel Ledeen, who was shipping off to pre-surge Iraq. That night we brought our three young daughters to his mom and dad's house
The Scott Hennen Show
The end of the Iraq War.
The Big John and Amy Show
The US withdraw from Iraq and the death of Kim Jong-Il.
The John Batchelor Show
U.S. transfers its last prisoner in Iraq to Iraqi custody.
U.S. Transfers Last Detainee to Iraqi Custody
The United States has previously sought Daqduq's extradition in order to try him before a military commission, LongWarJournal's Bill Roggio reported last May.
The John Batchelor Show
Iraq War officially ends.
Returning the Terrorists to Tehran
In January, 2007, five American soldiers were brutally murdered in Karbala, Iraq, by a team of operatives who had been trained by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ foreign legion, the Quds Force.
