Category: War On Terror

We’ve officially declared victory in Iraq. This morning, the US officially handed over the reins of power to the Iraqi government, and by December 31 every US troop will …

This is one of those pieces I probably shouldn’t write, but it’s been gnawing away at the back of my mind for… good lord, close to two decades. And …

This morning, when I heard the news out of Iran, that radical students had mobbed and overrun the British Embassy while Iranian security forces stood by and watched, my …

It’s been a while since I’ve written a piece about Islam, that world-renowned religion of peace and tolerance and acceptance, and recent events have reminded me that one’s overdue. …

Today UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) voted to admit “Palestine” as a member. Consequently, the US pulled its funding of the organization (about 22% of their …

Via The New York Times: At least 13 American soldiers were among more than 20 people killed when a Taliban suicide car bomber attacked an armored NATO shuttle bus in …

Well, as “The Arab Spring” extends itself into October, we see just how well it’s turning out. In Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood is claiming more and more power, they’re …

I find I enjoy sparring with Outside The Beltway’s Doug Mataconis. I don’t often agree with him — he’s an Establishment GOP type who calls himself a libertarian — …

Well, it looks like Muammar K-Daffy is finally dead. Driven from power by rebels (backed up by a US-dominated (but not led!) coalistion), driven to ground in his home …

There are conflicting reports out of Libya that Muammar K-daffy has been captured, possibly wounded, and perhaps even killed by rebels currently capturing his home town of Sirte. This …