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Andrew E. Harrod
Andrew E. Harrod is a freelance researcher and writer who holds a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a JD from George Washington University Law School.
Interfaith
Christians in Syria face jihadist cruelty
“A reconciliation with these Muslims, who wake up one day and simply strip away what little you have—never!” starkly pronounced to French Catholic aid...
Opinion
Pakistani stand against terrorism is questionable
A Pakistani court convicted on April 7 Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) jihadist leader Hafiz Muhammad Saeed of two terrorism finance charges, each carrying penalties of 15.5 and 16.5 years imprisonment. While at first glance...
Counterterrorism
Al Qaeda operative Aafia Siddiqui is Pakistan’s ‘daughter of the nation’
If past is prologue, the world will hear from Pakistan and Aafia Siddiqui again.
Pakistan’s minister for civil aviation, Ghulam Sarwar Khan, recently declared that he would...
Opinion
The growth of radical Islamist influence in Pakistan
The “growth of radical Islamist influence” in Pakistan “has created an overall climate conducive to the escalation of spectacular terrorism,” wrote Yossef Bodansky in his 1999 book, Bin...
Opinion
Talibanization of radical Islamic Pakistan
The “marked intensification of the ‘Talibanization’ of Pakistan…reached a crisis and turning point in early December 1998,” wrote House Taskforce on Terrorism and Unconventional...
Opinion
Benazir Bhutto, the promoter of Pakistan’s jihadist proxy
After Benazir Bhutto became Pakistani prime minister in 1988, Pakistan “committed to furthering Islamism in the heart of Asia, seeing it as the sole ideology capable...
Counterterrorism
Jihadist threats would eventually mar the West’s post-Cold War jubilation
As with the postwar Communist bloc, jihadist threats would eventually mar the West’s post-Cold War jubilation, for individuals such as bin Laden only emerged...
Opinion
Egypt influenced Afghanistan and jihad
Egypt influenced Afghanistan as well in the jihad during the decade following the 1979 Soviet invasion and subsequent occupation. “By 1980 the United States was pressuring...
Opinion
Egypt occupies a central role in the history of jihad
Egypt “was on the verge of a popular Islamist uprising. The population had increasingly demonstrated a genuine desire for an Islamic regime of some...
Counterterrorism
Osama Bin Laden and Islam’s crisis
Osama Bin Laden and allies sought redemption in purging Western influence from Muslim countries.
In 1999, House Taskforce on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare director Yossef Bodansky noted...
Read Now
Facts about AFP’s Fact Check Editor, an Islamist and Member of a Terror Outfit JeI
In a world awash with disinformation, the role of a fact-checker becomes more than just an occupational duty—it evolves into a moral imperative. These individuals stand as the last line of defense in the battle against the erosion of truth, wielding their expertise to cut through the...
BNP plots covert ‘terrorist attack’ targeting American diplomats in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), under the directive instruction from its acting chairman Tarique Rahman is alleged to be orchestrating a covert plan involving a staged "terrorist attack" on American diplomats stationed in Bangladesh as part of a broader strategy of getting sanctions on numerous key figures in...
Blitz editor faces dire threats after exposing anti-government propaganda ring
In a recent turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the journalistic community, Blitz, a news outlet renowned for its investigative reporting, has found itself embroiled in a web of threats and allegations. The controversy erupted following a report by Blitz that aimed to unmask Chandan...
Hasan Mahmud describes Sheikh Hasina a symbol of democracy
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is not only a politician rather she is a symbol of democracy, Liberation War spirit and cultural heritage of time immortal Bangla.
"Sheikh Hasina is the name of struggles, development and progress and democracy. Sheikh Hasina...
Russians maintain control of the military situation in Ukraine
Russian high-precision attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure are already making Kiev's domestic weapons production unviable. A local top official recently said that the Ukrainian defense industry is already fleeing abroad in order to try to escape the consequences of the fighting. With the constant Russian strikes, the industry...
Sheikh Hasina’s leadership for empowering women lauded at IMO
Speakers at a high-level panel discussion in London praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership to encourage women in the maritime industry, including inducting women in the marine academy, reports BSS.
The event titled 'Empowering Women in Maritime and Oceans Diplomacy' was organized by Bangladesh High Commission, London at...
Can Artificial Intelligence address health workforce shortages?
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in disease detection and patient data interpretation gains traction in research studies, these technologies are poised to become more accessible in healthcare settings. However, questions arise regarding the impact of AI on the workload of healthcare professionals, especially in the...
Sheikh Hasina calls for enhancing country’s image further
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked officials of the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC to work with sincerity and patriotism to further enhance the country's image.
"Discharge duties with utmost sincerity, professionalism, honesty and patriotism to further enhance the country's image," she said.
The Prime Minister made the remarks...
Seizing the moment for Israeli-Saudi ties
The prospect of an Israeli-Saudi normalization treaty holds immense potential for transforming the entire region, particularly Israel. Saudi Arabia, long regarded as a leader in the Sunni world due to its custodianship of Mecca and Medina, stands as a pivotal player. Its vast resources provide freedoms that...
AJC honors Muslim scholar with Human Dignity Award
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has awarded its Human Dignity Award to Sheikh Abdallah bin Bayyah, recognizing his significant contributions to fostering understanding and cooperation between the Jewish and Muslim communities. The AJC drew inspiration from Maimonides, a renowned Jewish philosopher, who championed reason, moderation, and opposition...
How to hide WhatsApp chats without deleting
WhatsApp offers a practical way to hide chats without the need to delete them. Whether you want to safeguard your privacy or tidy up your chat list, here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it on both Android and iOS devices.
For Android users:
Open WhatsApp on your...
Volodymyr Zelensky announces getting up to 60 F-16 fighter jets
With the notable exception of the spectacular failure called the F-35, the acquisition of F-16 "Fighting Falcon" fighter jets for the Kiev regime forces is the most controversial military contract in recent times. And as soon as we thought it couldn't possibly get any more complicated, well, it...