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In this episode of Hearts of Oak, I welcome back Todd Bensman as he prepares to join the administration to tackle immigration challenges. Todd shares insights on the dramatic shifts in border enforcement since the Trump administration, including the decline in daily crossings and the need for increased deportations amid legal and infrastructure hurdles. We discuss the complexities of federal agency coordination, strategies against drug cartels related to the fentanyl crisis, and the role of tariffs to encourage Mexican cooperation. As Todd transitions to a policy advisor role, he reflects on navigating the political landscape within the Republican party while aiming for meaningful immigration reforms that balance national security with economic factors. Todd Bensman is an investigative author of the 2023 book OVERRUN, How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History (Posthill Press/Bombardier Books) and also America's Covert Border War: The Untold Story of the Nation's Battle to Prevent Jihadist Infiltration (Posthill Press/Bombardier Books, February 2021).   The two-time National Press Club award winner, a former journalist of 23 years, currently serves as the Texas-based Senior National Security Fellow for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington, D.C. policy institute for which he writes, speaks, and grants media interviews about the nexus between immigration and national security. He frequently reports from the southern border, traveling widely inside Mexico and in Central America. He has testified before Congress as an expert witness and regularly appears on radio and television outlets to discuss illegal immigration and border security matters.   He writes about homeland security and terrorism subjects for Newsweek Magazine, Homeland Security Today, The New York Post, The Daily Mail, Townhall, The Federalist, the Investigative Project on Terrorism, SpyTalk, The Daily Wire, The National Interest, and other publications. He serves as a Writing Fellow for the Middle East Forum and also teaches terrorism, intelligence analysis, and journalism as a university adjunct lecturer.   For nearly a decade prior to joining CIS in August 2018, Bensman led counterterrorism intelligence for the Texas Department of Public Safety's Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division and its multi-agency fusion center. Before his homeland security service, Bensman worked as a reporter for more than two decades, covering national security after 9/11 as an investigative staff writer for major newspapers.   Contact Todd at news@toddbensman.com and sign up for his newsletter to receive alerts when new columns and reports publish. Connect with Todd Bensman

Ep. 768Israel Daily NewsPart 2:  On April 27, we sat down with Gregg Roman, Director of the Middle East Forum, to discuss the troubling issue of immoral use of Qatari funds. In this second half of a revealing interview, Roman details which Americans have been immorally taking and using Qatari funds and why it's problematic.Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgIsrael Daily News Roundtable: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠

In this episode recorded on April 27, we sit down with Gregg Roman, Director of the Middle East Forum, to discuss the troubling issue of immoral use of Qatari funds by both Americans and Israelis and why Qatar is such an issue. Roman says the country is both the arson and the firefighter. We delve into how Qatar's financial influence is fueling antisemitism on college campuses, exploring the consequences and the broader geopolitical implications. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the intersection of foreign funding, politics, and rising hate. Then join us again next week for Part 2.Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgIsrael Daily News Roundtable: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠

The conflict between Pakistan and India has put Turkey's arms industry in the spotlight, exposing the limits of its much lauded drones and raising questions about whether Turkey's arms industry is a loser in this latest round of conflict. Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into the Turkey angle to the Pakistan-India conflict, and dig into what developments on the ground tell us about Ankara's arms industry and Erdogan's ambitions to position Turkey as a military export power.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Is Turkey's Arms Industry a Loser in the India-Pakistan War?Mitsotakis highlights Greece's commitment to maritime security in UN speechGreece an ‘ideal connector' in the IMEC corridor

52:12- John Ashbrook, Founding Partner of Calvary and Co-Host of the Ruthless Podcast Topic: Joe Biden's diagnosis, other political news of the day 1:03:09- Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project Topic: Supreme Court allowing the Trump Administration to end legal protections for some Venezuelan migrants 1:29:07- Jim Hanson, President of WorldStrat, Chief Editor for Middle East Forum who served in the U.S. Special Forces Topic: Latest in Israel and the Middle East 1:42:13- Storm Paglia, Vice President of Brand Operations at Townhall Media and host of the "Triggered" podcast Topic: Latest from the Trump administration 2:08:09- Julie Kelly, Journalist and the host of "Declassified with Julie Kelly" Topic: Latest from the Supreme Court, other news 2:20:16- Selena Zito, Reporter for the Washington Examiner, Special Correspondent for the Washington Post and the author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland" Topic: Her upcoming bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preview: Colleague Gregg Roman of Middle East Forum reports that the technicians of the Assad WMD are at large; and that the jihadists at Damascus have easy access to machinery, product and manufacture of chemical weapons. More 1890 DAMASCUS

#SYRIA; UNSOLVED WMD. GREGG ROMAN, MIDDLE EAST FORUM. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN11920 FRENCH MANDATE

GOOD EVENING; THE SHOW BEGINS IN MOSCOW FOR THE PUTIN-XI SUMMIT... 1945 BERLIN CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 1/2: #Russia #PRC: Condemn US Hegemony. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:15-9:30 #Kashmir: No One to Arbitrate. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:30-9:45 #PRC: Beijing Comes to the Table. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel, CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache 9:45-10:00 #Iran: Dismantle is the Necessary Nuke Deal. Cliff May, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #Israel: Securing Gaza and the Gazans. Alex Traiman, JNS. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:15-10:30 #Antisemitism: The Harvard Report. Alex Goldberger, MCRI. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:30-10:45 #Antisemitism: Persecuting the Academy. Boaz Galony, Neaman Institute. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:45-11:00 #Syria: Unsolved WMD. Gregg Roman, Middle East Forum. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 1/2: #VE Day: Recalling. Svetlana Lokhova, author, "The Spy Who Changed History"11:15-11:30 2/2: #VE Day: Recalling. Svetlana Lokhova, author, "The Spy Who Changed History" 11:30-11:45 1/2 #Hotel Mars: SPHEREx and the Origin of Water. Jamie Bock, Cal Tech, JPL. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com 11:45-12:00 2/2 #Hotel Mars: SPHEREx and the Origin of Water. Jamie Bock, Cal Tech, JPL. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #Canada: Growth, Energy, Housing, Security. Conrad Black 12:15-12:30 #POTUS: Disappointing Budget. Veronique de Rugy 12:30-12:45 #Pope John Paul II and Success. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ12:45-1:00 AM #POTUS: Defense Needs for Peace Keeping. Brad Bowman, Ryan Brobst, FDD

Algeria may be the latest target in efforts to garner further Arab recognition of the Jewish state, despite its Gaza war conduct and rejection of Palestinian national aspirations. To that end, a Philadelphia-based far-right pro-Israeli organisation, the Middle East Forum, has put Algeria in its crosshairs in an apparent attempt to build pressure on the North African state to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. Algeria would be a prize catch.

As countries in the Eastern Mediterranean - particularly Greece, Cyprus, and Israel - deepen their ties, they are also faced with the challenges posed by malign actors across the region. This includes countries like Russia, Iran, and Turkey, but also non-state actors like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in the Red Sea. Jonathan Spyer, director of research at the Middle East Forum and a contributor to the Jerusalem Post, the Wall Street Journal and The Australian, joins Thanos Davelis as we explore these security challenges and look at how East Med countries can work together to address them.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:No One Should Be Surprised About the Syrian MassacresTurkey, Israel have begun talks to avoid clashes in Syria, sources sayHigh-stakes poker over energy linkPM: ‘A trade war only produces losers'

Evangelical Wheaton College outside of Chicago just gave a speaking platform to Munther Isaac, the Palestinian Marxist pastor the Pittsburg Jewish Chronicle calls "The high priest of Antisemitic Christianity."Isaac spoke to a packed audience of over 500 Wheaton students and faculty on March 25 and repeatedly falsely accused Israel of genocide. Remarkably, Munther Isaac was not challenged or confronted for his Antisemitism during his talk at Wheaton, but rather applauded. A tragic and surreal repeat of the Antisemitism of Christians in Germany in the 1930's. Listen now to Aaron's talk with Dexter Van Zile. Dexter is the Managing Editor of Focus On Western Islamism at The Middle East Forum. Dexter has covered the radical anti-Western and anti-Israel narrative promulgated by Isaac and his camp for years and explains what is at the heart of their Antisemitism. In this podcast, Dexter takes apart Munther Isaac's gross fabrication of the genocide lie.

Since the discovery of natural gas almost 15 years ago in the Eastern Mediterranean, we've seen this region come together in unexpected ways. Ties have expanded beyond Greece, Cyprus and Israel to include a number of Middle East countries, the US, and the EU, and have moved well beyond energy into the security realm as well. Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Gregg Roman, executive director of the Middle East Forum, join Thanos Davelis to look at how East Med diplomacy is transforming the security landscape of the region.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Trump reacts to Mitsotakis interview: ‘I appreciate his comments'Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Europe Can Find ‘Win-Win Solution' with President Trump on Trade that Is ‘Mutually Beneficial'‘No room for complacency' in wildfire strategy

The rise of Antisemitism on US college campuses continues to explode. Last week, Comesha Hart, an instructor at Portland Community College and nurse at Oregon Health and Science University Hospital in Portland, Oregon, was terminated from her employment because of violent threats against Jews.In an Instagram post, Comesha proclaimed her support for Hamas, confessed that she would never give medical attention to Jews because she “doesn't take care of animals,” stated that Jewish people are “vermin, dogs, and rats,” called for the destruction of Jews by saying “May they all meet their ancestors soon,” and justified the cold-blooded murder of Israeli hostages Shiri Bibas and her two children, Kfir and Ariel at the hands of Hamas terrorists.Join Aaron and guest Dexter Van Zile, editor of Focus on Western Islamism at The Middle East Forum, in a discussion about the rise of hatred toward Jews in the US and the recent deportations of pro-Hamas US college students who are calling for the destruction of the Jewish state.

TURKEY, GAZA, AND IRAQHEADLINE 1: Erdogan's Hamas clients are also dealing with popular unrest.HEADLINE 2: The regime in Iran replied to President Trump's letter to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.HEADLINE 3: The United States military continues to hammer the Houthis.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

Join Aaron and Dexter Van Zile —Managing editor of the Middle East Forum publication Focus on Western Islamism—in a stunning conversation about why young Evangelicals are embracing Marxist Palestinian Christian nationalism and what they must give up to believe the lie. Are young Evangelicals being taught by Christian college instructors to despise the western world?Are young Evangelical men being emasculated in order to accept a new religion of Christian Marxism that submits to the Islamization of the western world?Why did an anti-Zionist, Christian Palestinian Marxist receive a standing ovation this week after speaking in the chapel at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College to a packed audience of students a faculty?

Turkey's Erdogan has once again played up his country's importance on the world stage - especially when it comes to defense issues - telling Europeans that their security is “unthinkable without Turkey.” These comments come despite Ankara's well documented and aggressive moves in the region, from the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean to the Caucasus. Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss what Europe and countries in the region like Greece can do to address the challenge Turkey poses today.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece Must Match Turkey's AggressivenessTurkey's growing defense industry deepening ties with European powersItalian research vessel departs Crete amid energy project uncertaintyGeopolitics freeze payments for Greece-Cyprus linkupTurkish Cypriot minister says UN meeting will lead nowhere

In this eye-opening episode, I examine controversial claims about USAID funding and its connections to terrorist organizations. I'll break down the recent testimony of Gregg Roman, executive director of the Middle East Forum, at the DOGE hearings and what his statements could mean for U.S. foreign aid policy.https://youtu.be/TkFhefTCen4?si=3djVDwP3bOlIkHBNAs a voice representing many GWOT veterans and former intelligence professionals, I've been tracking these concerns for years. Now it's time to expose what we've uncovered about where American tax dollars have been actually flowing under the guise of humanitarian aid and nation-building projects.Join me for this critical discussion on the Doron Keidar Podcast as we explore questions about accountability in foreign aid that every American citizen deserves answers to.*** Support Us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cryforzion#USAID #DOGE #GWOT #podcast #breakingnews #israel #specialforces #doronkeidar #thedoronkeidarpodcast #israel Resources mentioned in this episode: Sarah Adams - Is the Pentagon Ignoring the Most Dangerous Threat of All?, The Shawn Ryan Show Podcast, Ep 149https://youtu.be/T50pRCNaQCA?si=SWxtaLHTKAYuX8BzScott Mann - The Real Cost of America's Failures, The Shawn Ryan Show Podcast Ep 135https://youtu.be/Yh_3yrAgBEU?si=rPR7vQoopbRogxf_Legend - Biden Admin Sends Your Tax Dollars to the Taliban, The Shawn Ryan Show Podcast Ep 107https://youtu.be/pOxlxXa_coM?si=BBhcVjhf8G9ne86KThe Scott Mann Podcast Ep2, IDF Soldier Recalls October 7th Attackshttps://youtu.be/jY6B2BZ9G38?si=WSP4XbWTgROwarN3Choices Not Chances Podcast Episode 88 - Jo Patti Munisteri - USAID Money and Special Projectshttps://youtu.be/KQzdob_QZMQ?si=vKfu2O00_sJGO3LuMatt Tardio, Speak The Truth Podcast - Trump and Zelensky Reach Agreement | Israel In Mourninghttps://www.youtube.com/live/oUjVrz800ro?si=cddg4ac1gR7hx7uY

In this episode Samir Kalra speaks with Sam Westrop from the Middle East Forum about their latest research detailing the millions of dollars that USAID has given to groups affiliated with Islamism, terrorism, and extremism; how Christian evangelical groups such as World Vision have been involved, in the name of providing aid in some of the poorest nations on the planet; how this filters into groups in Kashmir; plus, how Bangladesh figures into this all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Samir Kalra speaks with Sam Westrop from the Middle East Forum about their latest research detailing the millions of dollars that USAID has given to groups affiliated with Islamism, terrorism, and extremism; how Christian evangelical groups such as World Vision have been involved, in the name of providing aid in some of the poorest nations on the planet; how this filters into groups in Kashmir; plus, how Bangladesh figures into this all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JIM HANSON - President of WorldStrat and led U.S. Army counterterrorism operations, Chief Editor for Middle East Forum & former Special Forces Weapons Guy - Reacted to the Reagan airport crash between an American Airline jet and military helicopter. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JimHansonDC Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 30, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - KT MCFARLAND - Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarland American Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC ‘We don’t think there are any survivors,’ fire official says WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JIM HANSON - President of WorldStrat and led U.S. Army counterterrorism operations, Chief Editor for Middle East Forum & former Special Forces Weapons Guy - Reacted to the Reagan airport crash between an American Airline jet and military helicopter.SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JimHansonDC Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 30, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight we have Jim Hanson, President of WorldStrat, Chief Editor for Middle East Forum & former Special Forces Weapons guy. Jim is the author of Winning the Second Civil War: Without Firing a Shot, The Myth of White Fragility and Get Based. He has appeared hundreds of times on FOX News and other networks to discuss national security, foreign policy, free speech and censorship and many other issues. He has been published in USA Today, Fox NewsOpinion, Newsweek, The Federalist, Human Events, and numerous other publications.

Opening its doors in 2022, the Cyprus Center for Land, Open-seas, and Port Security, otherwise known as CYCLOPS, is now not only on the front line of US and European security, but is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to relations between Washington and Nicosia. Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the important role CYCLOPS and Cyprus are playing in the region, and to break down why this critical training center is the perfect partnership for the US in the Trump era. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cyprus' CYCLOPS Is the Perfect Partnership for the Trump AgeThe U.S. Won't Defeat China if Ambassadors Fail UpwardsNovember a record-breaking month for Greek tourism Turkey, Kurds move toward peace deal as lawmakers meet with PKK leader Ocalan

PREVIEW: TURKEY: Colleague Jonathan Spyer of the Middle East Forum identifies the combatants in Northeast Syria, momentarily observing a ceasefire. More tonight. 1912 Damascus

What were the factors that led to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria? And what will the new Syrian government be like? We talk to Daniel Pipes, an author, historian, and president of the Middle East Forum. Secretary of State Antony Blinken honors human rights defenders, and President Joe Biden issues a proclamation for Human Rights Day. The man suspected of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO has been denied bail in Pennsylvania. He's charged with murder. We have the updates as the high-profile case continues to claim the nation's attention. Two of President-elect Donald Trump's New York cases may not go away for good, despite his federal criminal cases being dismissed. Trump says he's willing to work with Democrats on a plan for Dreamers. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams prepares to meet with Trump's border czar, while trying to change the city's sanctuary city law. Hear what political strategists on both sides of the aisle have to say. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Oprørsgrupper lykkedes i weekenden med at tage kontrollen over Syriens hovedstad Damaskus og jage Syriens præsident, Bashar al-Assad, ud af landet. Men hvor efterlader det Syrien? Lederen af oprørsgruppen HTS, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, lover at beskytte Syriens minoriteter og indlede en demokratisk transition. Giver det håb for en demokratisk fremtid i Syrien? Og hvem vil blande sig i hvordan den fremtid skal se ud? Du kan blande dig i debatten ved at ringe ind fra 12:15-13:30 på 7021 1919 eller send en sms til 1212. Medvirkende: Haifaa Awad, dansk-syrer, forperson for Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, Marcus Rubin, Tidligere Mellemøst- og USA-korrespondent, nu kronikredaktør, Politiken, Hetav Rojan, adjunkt i international sikkerhed på Københavns Professionshøjskole, Michael Aastrup, udenrigsordfører (V), Trine Pertou Mach, udenrigsordfører (Ø) og Naser Khader, dansk-syrer og senioranalytiker ved Middle East Forum. Vært: Mathias Pedersen. Tilrettelægger: Jeppe Ørregaard og Nina Lorenz Grimstrup. Producer: Nina Lorenz Grimstrup.

Jamie is joined by Jonathan Spyer—director of research at the Middle East Forum and writer for the Jerusalem Post—to explain the insurgency in Syria. The Agenda: —Syria post-ISIS —The fall of Assad's regime? —Lessons from Israel and Gaza —Syrian Kurds —Turkey's interests in Syria —Proxy War or Local Uprising? —What should happen next? The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and weekly livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Spyer, director of research at the Middle East Forum, who has visited Syria numerous times, including a few months ago, says that the Assad's regime, now bolstered by Iranian-backed militias from Iraq and Hizbullah fighters from Lebanon as well as the Russian air force, is not in danger of falling at this time. But, he said in an interview with Arieh O'Sullivan, the rebel's quick capture of Allepo shows how weak the Iran-led axis has become.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lightning offensive by opposition fighters in Syria sweeps ahead after Aleppo falls. President Bashar al-Assad vows they'll be defeated, despite little resistance from his forces. So what's next for Syria and the other countries involved in the war?  In this episode: Aymenn Jawad Al Tamimi, Research Fellow, Middle East Forum. Fuad Sayed Issa, Founder, Violet Aid Organization. Ranj Alaaldin, Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist Jonathan Spyer, who serves as the director of research at the Middle East Forum.Learn more at: fdd.org/fddmorningbrief/

Send us a textGUEST: SOEREN KERN, Geopolitical Analyst and incoming Managing Editor of The Christian Worldview JournalIf you heard the program last week, you may have heard that we would be making an exciting announcement this week.Starting next month in December, in lieu of our annual print letter, we are a launching a new monthly print publication called The Christian Worldview Journal. The Journal provides a new way to pursue our mission “to sharpen the Biblical worldview of Christians and proclaim the good news of Christ” in written form.We are also blessed to announce that Soeren Kern will be the Managing Editor of The Christian Worldview Journal. Soeren was educated at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Georgetown University, where he majored in International Relations. He served our country in the U.S. Air Force and then began a career of geopolitical and policy analysis for major organizations such as Middle East Forum and Gatestone Institute.But what sets Soeren apart is that he is analyzes world events with a sharp Biblical worldview and understanding of prophecy. He's going to join us this weekend on the program to discuss How a Trump Presidency May Affect the World Order, which is the title of his column for the December issue of The Christian Worldview Journal.The Journal will include two or three articles per month, along with featured resources, upcoming events, and much more. Everyone on our print mailing list (those who received our annual print letter in the past) will receive the December, January, and February issues of the Journal. If you're not currently on the list, be sure to sign up right away so you don't miss an issue!----------------------------Sign up for Monthly and Weekly Resources:

David Volodzko speaks with terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer about terrorism funding, the efficacy of sanctions, the Iranian regime and Hamas funding, the Israel-Hamas War, the Russo-Ukraine War, China's potential invasion of Taiwan, and more.Jonathan Schanzer (website, X) is senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and host of the FDD Morning Brief, where he covers the latest news from the Middle East.Schanzer is also a former terrorism finance analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he froze the funding of Hamas and Al-Qaeda, and has worked as a researcher at think tanks including the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and the Middle East Forum.Schanzer has written hundreds of articles on the Middle East and U.S. national security and several books including State of Failure: Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Unmaking of the Palestinian State, Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine, and Al-Qaeda's Armies: Middle East Affiliate Groups and the Next Generation of Terror.His most recent book is Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theradicalist.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Rising Tide Ocean podcast, hosts David Helvarg and Vicki Nichols Goldstein speak with Sherry Goodman, former Pentagon Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, about her new book 'Threat Multiplier Climate Military Leadership in the Fight for Global Security.' Goodman elaborates on the intersection of climate change and national security, emphasizing the concept of climate as a 'threat multiplier' that exacerbates global instability. The conversation covers the evolution of military strategies to incorporate environmental stewardship, the impacts of climate change on military operations, and the importance of resilience and preparedness. Goodman also discusses the geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, the role of the U.S. Coast Guard, and the need for a climate-informed defense strategy. With an upcoming election, the discussion underscores the significance of leadership in addressing climate threats. ** Links & Resources ** Learn how to navigating ocean policies with Mark Spalding: https://bluefront.org/podcast/navigating-ocean-policies-with-mark-spalding-diving-into-the-impact-of-elections-on-our-waters/ Dive into the impact of elections on our waters. Jim Hanson is Chief Editor for the Middle East Forum: https://www.meforum.org/jim-hanson He previously served in U.S. Army Special Forces and conducted counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and foreign internal defense operations in more than two dozen countries. He is the author of several books including “Winning the Second Civil War - Without Firing a Shot” and “Cut Down the Black Flag - A Plan to Defeat ISIS”. Rescue warriors: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312628147/rescuewarriors Since its inception more than 200 years ago, the United States Coast Guard has rescued over 1.1 million people. Yet, despite having more than fifty thousand active and reserve members, most of us know very little about this often neglected but crucial branch of the U.S. military. Rear Admiral, Ann C. Phillips, US Navy (Ret.): https://www.maritime.dot.gov/office-administrator/key-personnel/rear-admiral-ann-c-phillips-us-navy-ret Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, US Navy (Ret.) was sworn in as the 20th Administrator for the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration on May 16, 2022. As head of the Maritime Administration, Phillips advises and assists the Secretary of Transportation on commercial maritime matters, to include the movement of goods, supply chain, as well as the U.S. maritime industry, environment and compliance, ports and waterways infrastructure, and strategic sealift. She engages public and private stakeholders in the maritime industry and oversees the U.S Merchant Marine Academy. Leon E. Panetta- Former Secretary of Defense: https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/article/602799/ Leon Edward Panetta served as the 23rd Secretary of Defense from July 2011 to February 2013.Before joining the Department of Defense, Mr. Panetta served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from February 2009 to June 2011. Mr. Panetta led the agency and managed human intelligence and open source collection programs on behalf of the intelligence community. The Center for Climate & Security: https://climateandsecurity.org/ The greater the impact of climate change, the greater our awareness of the security challenges it's leaving in its wake. In recent years, there has been a relative deluge of research in this space. Tyndall Air Force Base: https://www.tyndall.af.mil/ Admiral James Foggo III: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_G._Foggo_III A retired United States Navy admiral who last served as commander of United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples. Former Secretary of Defense Mattis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Mattis An American military veteran who served as the 26th United States secretary of defense from 2017 to 2019. Michael Sfraga: https://www.state.gov/biographies/michael-sfraga/ AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR ARCTIC AFFAIRS Secretary Lloyd Austin: tyndall.af.mil/About/Civil-Service-Employment/ Lloyd James Austin III (born August 8, 1953) is a retired United States Army four-star general who has served as the 28th and current United States Secretary of Defense since January 22, 2021. Deputy Secretary of Defense - Kathleen H. Hicks: https://www.defense.gov/About/Deputy-Secretary-of-Defense/ Kathleen H. Hicks is the 35th deputy secretary of defense, sworn in on Feb. 9, 2021. Most recently, she served as senior vice president and director of the international security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Previously, she served in varying leadership roles within DOD, including principal deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, leading the development of the 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance. Threat Multiplier - Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security: https://islandpress.org/books/threat-multiplier Blue Frontier: www.bluefront.org Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild. Inland Ocean Coalition: www.inlandoceancoalition.org Building land-to-sea stewardship - the inland voice for ocean protection Fluid Studios: www.fluidstudios.org Thinking radically different about the collective good, our planet, & the future.

“I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” – Friedrich Nietzsche    What Is Hezbollah? | Council on Foreign Relations (cfr.org)    Hezbollah, a Worldwide Criminal Organization – Middle East Forum (meforum.org)    The Richest Terror Organizations: #1 Hezbollah – Forbes Israel    Israel and […] The post Hezbollah = money laundering, forgery, weapons trade, smuggling, and drugs, primarily heroin and cocaine.  The USA is in FACT running HEZBOLLAH. appeared first on Psychopath In Your Life.

Gregg Roman, Director of the Middle East Forum, join Eylon for an in-depth discussion about Israel's path to victory over Hamas and the broader regional challenges facing the Jewish state. Roman outlines the Israeli Victory Project, explaining why defeating Palestinian rejectionism is crucial for lasting peace. The conversation touches on historical comparisons, including the LTTE in Sri Lanka, the complexities of post-war Gaza governance, and how international perceptions of Israel's fight for survival have evolved since October 7. Tune in for a compelling conversation on what "total victory" means for Israel's future.Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator and Creative Director - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector - Lotem SegevGraphics/Assistant Director - Thomas GirschAssistant Director - Benny GoldmanStay up to date at:https://www.stateofanationpodcast.com/X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation

This week on "The Quad," Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and co-host Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll, as well as guest hosts Aviva Klompas and Shirel Liberman, unpack the alleged Israeli beeper operations and recent targeted strikes against Hezbollah.It seems as if no matter what Israel does to limit civilian casualties, it will always be blamed, they conclude."The Quad" also interviews British-Israeli analyst Jonathan Spyers, head of research at the Middle East Forum, on why Hezbollah joined the war in support of Hamas on Oct. 8 and its end game.And, of course, they reveal the Scumbags and Heroes of the Week!

Is there an effort afoot to revive the F-35 deal with Turkey? The issue popped up in a report in the Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet, and has raised questions about whether this is being seriously considered - despite the issue of the Russian S-400s remaining unresolved -  or if it is wishful thinking on the part of Ankara. Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis to look into this latest report and break down why an F-35 reboot for Turkey is a mistake. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkey Can't Ever Get the F-35 FighterAmbassador Flake opens up before leaving his job in TurkeyGreek, Turkish FMs to meet in BrusselsMeasures to tackle Attica water shortage

Have you been taught lies about the Crusades? In this week's episode, Alex and Scott sit down with Raymond Ibrahim, an ancient history scholar, author, translator, and journalist, to uncover the truth about why the Crusades happened, the dangers of the false narrative that has been taught for decades, and why Islam is inherently a religion based in conflict. Raymond Ibrahim is a widely published expert on the Middle East and Islam. He's the Distinguished Senior Shillman Fellow at the Gatestone Institute and the Judith Friedman Rosen Fellow at the Middle East Forum. He has written Defenders of the West: The Christian Heroes Who Stood Against Islam and Sword and Scimitar: Fourteen Centuries of War Between Islam and the West. His work has appeared on many major publications, radio shows, and videos. He has appeared before Congress to testify about the misunderstands of Islam and the plight of Christians around the world. Since 2011, he has compiled a monthly report of global persecution of Christians by Muslims. Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support. The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

Sam Westrop, director of Islamist Watch, a project of the Middle East Forum, discusses combating the ideology and institutions of Islamism in the West. Learn how all of us must speak up against this threat to Western democracy being unwittingly funded by the U.S and other Western governments. And stay informed at the Middle East Forum https://www.meforum.org/; CLARITy Coalition  https://claritycoalition.org/; MEMRI https://www.memri.org/    Here is an article about violent Islamists coming to the U.S. https://www.meforum.org/66020/a-british-warning-to-americans-the-notorious-cage

Daniel Pipes taught history at Harvard University and the University of Chicago, served on the State Department's Policy Planning Staff under President Reagan, administered Fulbright Fellowships, and founded the Middle East Forum. Israel Victory is his nineteenth book. A decent Gaza is possible, but first, the Palestinians must lose" - NEW BOOK - Israel Victory

#ANTISEMITISM: The faculty is unsolved. Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, a Milstein Writing Fellow at the Middle East Forum and analyst focusing on Muslim antisemitism, Islamist ideology, and American universities https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/adl-flunks-ucla-michigan-and-northwestern-in-campus-antisemitism-report-card/ar-BB1oszaf 1930 Stanford

#Hezbollah: Much bigger war. Jonathan Spyer is director of research at the Middle East Forum. A journalist, he co-founded the Middle East Center for Reporting and Analysis, reports for Jane's Intelligence Review, writes a column for the Jerusalem Post, and is a contributor to the Wall Street Journal and The Australian. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-20-2024/ 1899 Beirut

PREVIEW: #ISRAEL: Conversation with colleague Jonathan Schanzer of the Middle East Forum re the necessity of the IDF pushing the Hezbollah army ten miles from the border and beyond the Litani River as the only way to ensure no repeat of October 7. 1920 Jordan Valley North of the Galilee

In a month we'll be commemorating the 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus. For five decades, Turkish troops have occupied the northern part of the island. With this dark anniversary on the horizon, Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how Turkey's continued occupation of the northern part of Cyprus - which has turned the area into a terror safe-haven and money laundering hub - presents a grave and growing threat to U.S. and European security. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Northern Cyprus Has Become A Terror Safe-HavenParty cadres challenge PASOK's leaderPASOK MP: ‘We have to see what went wrong' in EU electionsAnkara plans Aegean research in Turkish watersAnkara widens Greek-Turkish agenda

GUEST: SOEREN KERN, Geopolitical Analyst and Writing Fellow for Middle East ForumHamas, an Islamic militant group bent on Israel's destruction, launches a surprise attack on Oct. 7 from their territory in Gaza into southern Israel, butchering 1200 civilians and taking captive hundreds more. The Israeli military responds by invading Gaza to decimate Hamas and bring home the captives.And who do students and professors on campuses all over America rise up to oppose? Israel!This is the Red-Green axis—the Reds (Leftists, Marxists, Communists) and the Greens (Islamists) share common cause in their hatred for the Biblical God, the God of the Jews and the God of Christians, who built Western Civilization and the accompanying values of marriage, family, free speech and markets, and private property. It must be burned down.So they rage. And God, who sits in the heavens laughs…“But as for Me, I have installed My King upon Zion, My holy mountain.” Psalm 2Soeren Kern, a Christian geopolitical analyst and writing fellow for Middle East Forum joins us on The Christian Worldview to explain what is going on in the Middle East and how it's related to Russia invading Ukraine and China rattling its sabres with Taiwan. We will also discuss the response (or lack of response) by pastors and churches.

This summer will mark 50 years since Turkey's invasion of Cyprus, and for the last five decades tens of thousands of Turkish occupation troops have been present in the northern part of the island. 50 years later, the US still refuses to officially recognize Turkey's illegal occupation as an occupation. Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum, joins Thanos Davelis to argue that recognizing Turkey's presence in Cyprus as an occupation will only strengthen America's position in the region, especially at a time when Nicosia is stepping up and punching above its weight as an indispensable partner.Read Michael Rubin's latest: Refusing to Call Cyprus Occupied Isn't Sophisticated. It's StupidIs Albania's Edi Rama the New Erdogan?You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Pappas, Bilirakis, Titus, Malliotakis Introduce the Bipartisan End the Cyprus Embargo ActGreece boosts special firefighting units to cope with its growing heat risk

Dr. Jonathan Schanzer is a terrorism finance expert, a Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and serves on the FDD's Center on Economic and Financial Power leadership team.  Along with hundreds of articles on terrorism and the Middle East, he is the author of books including Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War, State of Failure: Yasser Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Unmaking of the Palestinian State, Hamas vs. Fatah: The Struggle for Palestine, and Al-Qaeda's Armies: Middle East Affiliate Groups & the Next Generation of Terror. Previously, Dr. Schanzer was a terrorism finance analyst in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He also held think tank research positions at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and the Middle East Forum.  You can follow him on X @JSchanzer and on Instagram @jonathan.schanzer  NOTE: This segment has been extracted from the full-length episode, which originally aired on November 10, 2023.  SPONSORS: Red Sky Mourning – The 7th novel in the James Reece Terminal List series. Pre-order today! http://jackcarr.co/rsm  Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com  SIG: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the legendary SIG SAUER P226. Learn more here - https://jackcarr.co/SIG40thP226  Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear

Lex Friedman's Hosted Debate: • Israel-Palestine Debate: Finkelstein,... Elan Journo, a vice president and senior fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute, is an expert on American foreign policy, Ayn Rand's thought, and the intersection of moral ideas and public policy.Elan's is the author of What Justice Demands: America and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2018). He is co-author with Onkar Ghate of Failing to Confront Islamic Totalitarianism: From George W. Bush to Barack Obama and Beyond (2016). It was hailed as “heartbreakingly rational, masterfully reasoned, entirely clear, prescient” by Phyllis Chesler; a “moral tour de force” by philosopher Jason Hill; and “a brilliant collection of essays” by historian Efraim Karsh. The second expanded edition of this book, retitled Failing to Confront Islamic Totalitarianism: What Went Wrong After 9/11, was published in 2021. He co-edited Illuminating Ayn Rand: Essays from New Ideal, the Journal of the Ayn Rand Institute (2022)Elan's first book, Winning the Unwinnable War: America's Self-Crippled Response to Islamic Totalitarianism (2009), analyzes Bush-era foreign policy. The late Fouad Ajami of Johns Hopkins and Daniel Pipes of the Middle East Forum were among the scholars and public intellectuals who praised the book, which is featured in university courses.Elan has published in Foreign Policy, Skeptic Magazine, Middle East Quarterly, The Journal of International Security Affairs, and the Claremont Review of Books. His commentary has appeared in many popular outlets, including Areo Magazine, Skeptic Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, Australia's Herald Sun, Canada's Globe and Mail, Times of Israel, Los Angeles Times, Spiked, The Jerusalem Post, and The Hill. He is a senior editor of ARI's journal, New Ideal.Elan has appeared on countless radio programs (NPR, syndicated talk radio) and TV interviews (Fox News, PBS). He briefs congressional staff and speaks at universities across North America.Elan holds a BA in philosophy from King's College London and an MA in diplomacy from SOAS, University of London.Connect with Elan on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Show is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthereandExpress VPN https://www.expressvpn.com/yaronJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBrook/joinLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/membershipOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #Israel #israelhamaswar #israelpalestineconflict #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​ ​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politics

Elan Journo, a vice president and senior fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute, is an expert on American foreign policy, Ayn Rand's thought, and the intersection of moral ideas and public policy.Elan's is the author of What Justice Demands: America and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2018). He is co-author with Onkar Ghate of Failing to Confront Islamic Totalitarianism: From George W. Bush to Barack Obama and Beyond (2016). It was hailed as “heartbreakingly rational, masterfully reasoned, entirely clear, prescient” by Phyllis Chesler; a “moral tour de force” by philosopher Jason Hill; and “a brilliant collection of essays” by historian Efraim Karsh. The second expanded edition of this book, retitled Failing to Confront Islamic Totalitarianism: What Went Wrong After 9/11, was published in 2021. He co-edited Illuminating Ayn Rand: Essays from New Ideal, the Journal of the Ayn Rand Institute (2022)Elan's first book, Winning the Unwinnable War: America's Self-Crippled Response to Islamic Totalitarianism (2009), analyzes Bush-era foreign policy. The late Fouad Ajami of Johns Hopkins and Daniel Pipes of the Middle East Forum were among the scholars and public intellectuals who praised the book, which is featured in university courses.Elan has published in Foreign Policy, Skeptic Magazine, Middle East Quarterly, The Journal of International Security Affairs, and the Claremont Review of Books. His commentary has appeared in many popular outlets, including Areo Magazine, Skeptic Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, Australia's Herald Sun, Canada's Globe and Mail, Times of Israel, Los Angeles Times, Spiked, The Jerusalem Post, and The Hill. He is a senior editor of ARI's journal, New Ideal.Elan has appeared on countless radio programs (NPR, syndicated talk radio) and TV interviews (Fox News, PBS). He briefs congressional staff and speaks at universities across North America.Elan holds a BA in philosophy from King's College London and an MA in diplomacy from SOAS, University of London.Connect with Elan on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Show is Sponsored by The Ayn Rand Institute https://www.aynrand.org/starthereandExpress VPN https://www.expressvpn.com/yaronJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@YaronBrook/joinLike what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the Yaron Brook Show: https://bit.ly/3ztPxTxSupport the Show and become a sponsor: / yaronbrookshow or https://yaronbrookshow.com/membershipOr make a one-time donation: https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJContinue the discussion by following Yaron on Twitter (https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and Facebook (https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism? Visit the Ayn Rand Institute: https://bit.ly/35qoEC3 #fertility #ivftreatmentforpregnancy #abortion #capitalism #philosophy #Morality ​ ​#Objectivism​ #AynRand #politics

For this special One on One, Sebastian is joined in-studio by The Middle East Forum's chief editor Jim Hanson to discuss the current foreign policy situation, from Israel to Ukraine, as well as the top goals of a second Trump Administration in 2025.Support the show: https://www.sebgorka.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.