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The U.S. have finished the "war" in Iraq and withdrawn their combat troops. However, they are leaving about 50,000 soldiers behind. These soldiers are supposed to train the Iraqi army and police force. What do you think will happen?

	President Barack Obama keeps his word and increases his credibility
	The insurgents will restart their attacks
	Iraqi political leaders are forced to find a compromise
	Iran will increase its influence in Iraq

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RELIGION AND POLITICS

Legal aspects of freedom of religion in Brazil
written by: Eduardo Felix da Cruz
Aug 27, 2010

Brazil is a secular state, but its main legal document starts by saying "We, the representative of the Brazilian people," . . . "promulgate, ...more

Interview with Zeyno Baran on Moderate Muslims
written by: Barry Rubin
Jul 26, 2010

PajamasMedia published my interview with Zeyno Baran on her book. It is available ...more

Political Shi' ism: from engaging the state to replacing it
written by: Fouad Gehad Marei
May 18, 2010

"The essence behind the survival of nations is [social] justice and [citizen's] dignity [...] we will start a new chapter in Lebanese history by ...more

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Brazil and the Bomb
written by: Dr. Hans Ruehle
May 12, 2010

Vexing nuclear activities in South America

Brazil is almost certainly developing nuclear weapons. There is no definitive proof yet. However, the ...more

Channeling "Nixon Goes to China" in the Middle East
written by: Greg R. Lawson
Apr 30, 2010

The balance of power between Sunni and Shia has shifted since the 2003 Iraq War. A bold, "Nixon goes to China " moment with Iran could reset the balance in the region and allow the US to recalibrate its Middle East strategy.

While the famous "unclenched" fist President Obama offered to Iran ...more

An Article that gives an Amazing Insight into Radical Islamism, its Western Coddlers and its Cures
written by: Barry Rubin
Dec 10, 2009

This is perhaps the best newspaper article I've ever read on the phenomenon of radical Islamists in Europe, written from the point of view of those who have left the movement and now discuss how they felt and what they did. Well worth reading. It is by Johann Hari and entitled, "Renouncing Islamism: To the brink and back again."

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