World Threats

The “partner for peace” and “moderate” Islamic force that some State Department officials want the US to reach out to has given them a nasty little surprise. From MEMRI: Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt General Guide Muhammad Mehdi ‘Akef has stated that his movement does not and never will recognize Israel. He added, “The Muslim Brotherhood [...]

Muslim Brotherhood has begun developing its official party platform in Egypt, and predictably, their goals don’t match their words that have been designed to please the ears of Western diplomats and academics. It calls for establishing an Islamic state, where a strict interpretation of the Koran is the only source of law. It calls for [...]

Well, so much for all the ruckus about the State Department initiating dialogue with Muslim Brotherhood (with some help from pro-MB academics) to enlist them in our efforts to bring democracy and moderation to the Middle East. These efforts have failed, albeit not for the reason I’d like, which would be the State Department coming to [...]