Jamia Hafsa Update
In Pakistan Ghazi remains defiant of the government, and warns the government not to consider a crackdown. This comes after…
Tribal Council of War, Jihad Declared Against Al Qaida
In Wana the Tribal conflict has escalated once again with the local tribes declaring Jihad against the “foreign extremists” in…
One Year of Blogging
Yesterday this blog was 1 year old, so this morning I am looking back. That’s not normal for me, typically…
Incandescence
Incandescence The furnace of the soul slips heat and light past blind shutters Isinglass and iron can’t contain bright burning…
UK in Direct Talks With Iran
Little Green Footballs goes into detail on the recent UK tack from the Cobra Committee and points out that while…
Wana Battles: When Muslim Kills Muslim
All across the muslim world we are seeing muslim vs muslim violence, and it will continue. This is the ancient…
Kidnapped British Sailor Update
Iran has performed the expected act of broadcasting the captive Sailors on state run Iranian Television. (Remember: Iranian citizens can't…
Wazir Update; Bajaur Accords signed
Usually I'm pretty good when I put on my "Karnak" hat, but on the other hand I could be wrong.…
Kidnapped British Sailor update
The Scotsman outlines some of the behind-the-scenes action as the British government tries to gain the release of the sailors:…
International Polar Year
The IPY is underway, a two-year study of the Earth’s, the Moon’s, and Mar’s polar regions. This is pretty exciting…