Jordan: Al-Qaeda Hotbed?

Mosaic Intelligence Report, , Jamal Dajani, Jan 16, 2010

The recent incident of the Jordanian suicide bomber who blew himself up in Afghanistan took many Jordanians by surprise, especially when they learned about the depth of the cooperation between their government and the US in the"war on terror."

CIA and Security - Lost in Translation

Mosaic Intelligence Report, , Jamal Dajani, Jan 11, 2010

The US security failure is not at airports, but rather with overseas intelligence agencies. Jamal Dajani says the CIA has done a shoddy job of gathering information in Arab and Muslim countries.

Cancer – The Deadly Legacy of the Invasion of Iraq

New America Media, News Digest, Jalal Ghazi, Jan 06, 2010

Cancer and birth defects are skyrocketing in Iraq. Arab media say Iraqi doctors are struggling to cope and are worried that the impact of depleted uranium in bombs used in Iraq will be felt for years to come.

Heartbreak on America’s Frontlines

New America Media, Commentary, William McComb , Jan 03, 2010

U.S.servicemen and women can pay the ultimate price for the nation’s safety and security at the most unexpected times, in the most unexpected places. William McComb wrote this for the Veterans Workshop, a New America Media writing project for military veterans.

Is Yemen the New Hot Spot for Terrorism Training?

New America Media, Q&A, Aaron Glantz, Dec 31, 2009

Reports that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the suspect accused of trying to blow up an airliner on Christmas Day, was trained in Yemen have raised the specter of further U.S. military involvement in that country. To get a better sense of what’s going on in Yemen, NAM spoke with Jillian Schendler, author of the book, "Faith in Moderation: Islamist Parties in Jordan and Yemen."

Flying While Black: New Face of Terrorism

New America Media, Commentary, Jasmyne A. Cannick, Dec 30, 2009

After the terrorism incident last week Americans obediently subject themselves to even longer lines and even more scrutiny while traveling through the nation’s airports, but the writer doesn't feel any safer.

Arab Media Grade Obama's Performance as Commander in Chief

New America Media, Q&A, Sandip Roy, Dec 29, 2009

As 2009 winds to a close with the President promising 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan, how is the Arab media grading Barack Obama on his first year in office? Jamal Dajani is Director of Middle East Programming for Link TV.

Haunted by 40 Months in Iraq

New America Media, Commentary, Anonymous, Dec 20, 2009

A former Marine re-ups 24 years after his discharge and volunteers for four consecutive combat tours. Now he’s at home fighting the war within.

Terror in a Cloud of Dust

New America Media, Commentary, Chase Weston, Dec 10, 2009

A soldier’s growing unease turns to horror when his convoy makes a calamitous detour. Chase Weston wrote this for the Veterans Workshop, a New America Media writing project for combat veterans.