It was just a matter of time before the Somali pirates decided to up and move to new waters. Needless to say this new game of cat and mouse has upped the game to a new level. Continue reading Post ID 3521
- Category Archives Terrorism
Anything to do with terrorism world wide.
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Thaksin Shinawatra the great motivator
Few people can motivate people like Thaksin. When it comes to Thaksin, nothing is subtle about how he motivates people. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Show it all off
In a story we first talked about in June 2008, the reality has finally arrived. On your next trip through airport security, you can show it all off. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Thaksin’s endless visa run Part 2
So as the Thaksin visa run saga continues, those who are interested get to watch Thaksin destroy himself. There is no doubt there is great amusement for many in watching Thaksin’s arrogance make him self destruct. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Obama vs Osama
Although both names roll off the tongue with equal ease, they are most definitely not the same. This does bring up the thought of how these 2 men will spar for global public opinion in the coming weeks and months. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Linking religion to war
The newest war on the planet is driven by old fuel. Some see it as a war between Jews and Muslims, other see it for what it is. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Turning the tide on Somalia’s sea pirates
Over the last month one can open the world news and see yet another country despatching it’s navy to deal with Somalia’s pirates. China was the most recent, and in a way that is bad news for the pirates. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Fighting terrorism or something else
In the global fight against terrorism, occasionally things happen that leave you wondering just what it is you are fighting. When just asking a question can get you a death sentence in some countries, the target called terrorism becomes very blurred. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Backfiring bomb attacks
In Thailand with the cowardly hit and run tactics pro Thaksin Shinawatra supporters are using on the pro Monarchy supporters, a psychological button may be getting pushed that the pro Thaksin supporters did not count on. Rather than causing fear and the desire to run, they seem to be strengthening the resolve of the pro Monarchy supporters. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Al-Qaida fears less support
The just released message from Al-Qaida number 2 man seeking to vilify President elect Obama suggests Al-Qaida fears or sees weakening support. This attempt to rally the troops this early translates into a real concern. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Softer Anti American stance
It has only been about 10 days since the world discovered the next President of The United States will be Barack Obama, and already there is a sense of less anti American rhetoric. Americans living and working abroad were the first to notice this almost before John McCain’s concession speech. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Somalia pirates
We have heard the stories of pirates attacking cargo ships off the coast of Somalia, the question is why are they so successful in their attacks. Some common sense suggests merchant ships should be properly armed and willing to make toothpicks and shark bate of the attacking small boats. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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We Remember
On September 11 at 8:45 AM New York time the lives of Americans changed forever. This simple reminder to say we have not forgotten the lives that were lost, and the lives that were directly changed. Continue reading Post ID 3521
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Iraqi girl keeps herself together
When you first read this story about a 15 year old suicide bomber who did not want to be, it prompts you to read the story a few more times until it sinks in. If the revaluations in this story are true, it produces yet another layer of raw emotions to sort through as unwilling people are being used in a senseless killing. Continue reading Post ID 3521