Tag Archives: Saudi Arabia

Redrawing the Middle East After Assad

Posted on December 2, 2012 by

NY Times | Thomas Friedman Without a strong, galvanizing Syrian leader with a compelling unifying vision, backed by the international community, getting rid of Assad will not bring order to Syria. And disorder in Syria will not have the same … Continue reading →

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US reaches $30 Billion Fighter Jet Deal With Saudi Arabia

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

From the Wall Street Journal The Obama administration said it has reached a $30 billion agreement to sell advanced fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia, part of a broader push by Washington to counter Iranian power. The government-to-government deal announced on … Continue reading →

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Germany Sells an Army of Tanks to Saudi Arabia

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Spiegel released a story explaining Germany’s historic decision to sell more than 200 of its Leopard 2 main-battle tanks to Saudi Arabia. The decision breaks with Germany’s policy not to export advanced weaponry to troubled regions of the world. Most … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Botched Assassination Plot Vindicates the ‘Terror Babies’ Post

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

My featured article at Big Peace. While no longer breaking news, the Iranian plot to assassinate a Saudi ambassador touches on another, larger story. It starts with how countries who export terror seek to infiltrate the US. Our various intelligence … Continue reading →

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Colorado elementary school places Islamic flag above American flag (via Creeping Sharia)

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

We titled it “Islamic” because it’s not clear if that is the flag of Saudi Arabia or that of Islamic terrorist group Hamas. If there’s no sword on that flag, then it would more likely be the flag of Hamas. … Continue reading →

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Nothing Says You’re Fired Quite Like Getting Executed

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

If this report is true, to say that Syrian President Assad was less than pleased with his Defense Minister, Ali Habib, would be an understatement. Less than 24 hours after Syrian Defense Minister Ali Habib was fired – he has … Continue reading →

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In the Spirit of Civility and Brotherhood, Let’s Ban Muslims

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Before I start, allow for me to roll out a few important lines before we delve further. And they are: We are not at war with Islam (check). I am not Islamaphobic (check). Some of my best friends are Islamic … Continue reading →

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Total world military spending and arms.

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

A breakdown of military spending in the world. Move over China, India worlds top importer of arms. China increases military spending 12.7 percent and military growing more modern fast. Don’t fret Pax Americanas, US military spending (548.9 Billion or more … Continue reading →

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So it begins: Saudi Arabia sends troops to Bahrain

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

The LA Times| “A neighbor in need“ A line of armored vehicles carrying Saudi troops was shown Monday evening on Bahrain television crossing the 16-mile causeway that links the two countries. The force began taking up positions at strategic locations … Continue reading →

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President W Bush targeted by Islamist in assassination plot

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

Very creepy news about a radical Tea Party member Islamist Jihadist named Roy Slagle Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari with what appeared to be serious intentions at a terrorist attack. Possibly including the former president. The media is still trying to figure … Continue reading →

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The Monday Morning Mix

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

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Finally, Israel receives support over Iran

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

by Jason While the West dithers and President Obama stumbles over deciding what the proper reaction should be against Iran’s now obvious pursuit of nuclear weapons, and march towards instability in the Middle East, an unlikely actor emerges in the … Continue reading →

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The Iranian regime soon to feel the wrath of the world?

Posted on July 5, 2009 by

Half of you will roll your eyes at this next line, I know. Israel is believed to be in its final stages in deciding when to bomb Iran. The news is old to be sure. In fact, loud talk began … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabia could be headed towards unstable times.

Posted on April 2, 2009 by

The U.S. will be especially interested in Saudi Arabia’s changing internal political order for the throne as the desert kingdom may soon give cause for concern. The Saudi Press announced that the very conservative, bombastic, controversial, Muslim-conspiracy theorist, Interior Minister Prince … Continue reading →

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