Author Archives: David Benson

Jenna Jordan in the New York Times

Our very own Jenna Jordan has an Op-Ed in the New York Times, When Leaders Die, Terror Still Thrives

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Libya at a Turning Point

The U.S. became involved in Libya purely out of humanitarian interest, and it should not now increase involvement for other reasons. It appears that the rebellion in Libya is approaching a major turning point. As the rebels consolidate control of … Continue reading

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Muslims and Violence

This is a slightly old report, but I think it is worth linking to given our Editorials over the last week. A recent Gallup study shows that American Muslims are the most likely of any religious group to oppose the … Continue reading

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Gallup Poll Discussion

By change Gallup has been having a conference on some of the topics we have been addressing in our editorials of late. Feel free to have a look.

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Hamid Karzai is Losing Legitimacy

The eyes of the whole world seem to be on Afghanistan. First,U.S. President Barack Obama announces that the U.S. will be withdrawing the so-called ‘surge troops’ from Afghanistan. Then, Hamid Karzai’s half brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai was assassinated by a … Continue reading

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Adm. Mullen is Wrong About China

We recently posted an editorial on how the Chinese navy does not pose an imminent threat to the U.S. However, Adm. Mullen made statements in a recent speech that forces me to conclude that he is either lying to the … Continue reading

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It Is Easy to Blame the Internet for Terrorism

…because ‘the internet’ cannot fight back. Today Khaled Nasir addresses the issue of Radicalizing Homegrown Muslims on the American Thinker blog. As a part of a larger discussion, regarding the internet, he argues: The Internet plays an important role during … Continue reading

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Osama bin Laden’s Death

This blog has not been particularly active recently. On this particularly important day, it would be churlish not to join in the festivities. Here’s to bin Laden’s demise. The world is a better place without him. I hope he enjoys … Continue reading

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Upcoming Event

For those of you in Minnesota, Robert Pape will be speaking at an event at the University of Minnesota on the 4th of April.

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Hardcore Islamist Attacked by Suicide Bomber

In a situation that turns conventional wisdom on its head, (but is completely consistent with CPOST findings) a hardcore, pro-Shariah Islamist Pakistani politician was attacked by a suicide bomber, killing 13 but not the politician CNN reports: Fazal Ur Rehman, … Continue reading

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