by Daniel Pipes National Review Online May 25, 2010 The 7/7 bombings in London, in which Islamists killed 52 and injured 700, prompted British authorities to work with Muslims to avoid future violence. However, rather than turn to anti-Islamist Muslims who reject the triumphalist goal of applying Islamic law in Europe, they promoted non-violent Islamists, […]
by Daniel Pipes May 24, 2010 Cross-posted from National Review Online Ali al-Amin Mazrui (b. 1933) is the most celebrated intellectual of African origins in the United States. His 1,500-word official resume is a bit daunting, but here follow some highlights: Ali Mazrui At Binghamton University, which is part of the State University of […]
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by Reut Cohen FrontPage Magazine May 21, 2010 [Ed. note: publisher’s title is “Apologist for Gender Apartheid.”] On May 7, 2010, UCLA’s Center for Near Eastern Studies (CNES) and the Journal of Middle East Women’s Studies co-sponsored the lecture, “Rethinking Arab Women as ‘Subjects.’” The talk was delivered by Suad Joseph, a Lebanese-born professor of […]
The Obama administration authorized $205 million to allow Israel to complete its Iron Dome short-range missile defense system. “As the president has repeatedly said, our commitment to Israel’s security is unshakable and our defense relationship is stronger than ever,” a statement from the White House said. “The United States and our ally Israel share […]
An offensive online game plays on an association of Israel as a child killer. Recently, the Comedy Central TV network censored an episode of the popular South Park cartoon following threats from Islamic extremists offended at the show’s portrayal of the Prophet Mohammad. But while Comedy Central was perceived to have caved in on a matter of […]
Who is having an “unusual and enjoyable new experience” watching the US-Israel spat? Q: Who said the following? It has been an unusual and enjoyable new experience to be able to look on as the Israelis argued with their most important ally. The fact that the dispute is over Jewish settlements is even better for […]
by Daniel Pipes May 16, 2010 updated May 17, 2010 News that Rima Fakih, 24, of Dearborn, Michigan, won the Miss USA beauty pageant today prompts me to recall some prior instances of Muslim women winning beauty contests in Western countries. Rima Fakih . Juliette Boubaaya, 19, was Mlle Picardie in 2009. Julliette Boubaaya. […]
by David J. Rusin • May 14, 2010 at 9:29 am Not long ago, some predicted that the newfound ease of recording and disseminating videos would keep Islamists on their best behavior during anti-Islamist events, thus bringing the familiar displays of hatred and thuggery to a close. Robert Spencer dubbed it the “YouTube effect,” arguing […]
