Daniel Pipes
A former official in the U.S. departments of State and Defense, Daniel Pipes has taught at the University of Chicago, Harvard University, the U.S. Naval War College, and Pepperdine University. He is the author offourteen books on the Middle East, Islam, and other topics. Mr. Pipes writes a column for many newspapers and leading Internet sites and his writings have been translated into 37 languages. He frequently discusses current issues on television and radio. He has received two Presidential appointments, has testified before many congressional committees, and has served on five presidential campaigns. Al-Qaeda invited Mr. Pipes to convert, Edward Said called him an “Orientalist,” and Edward Kennedy “borked” him.
ISIS Rampages, the Middle East Shakes
The jihadis’ takeover of Mosul on June 9 won them control of Iraq’s second-largest city, a major haul of weapons, $429 million in gold, and… Read More
Syria’s Looming Water Calamity
Two reports from Beirut’s Al-Akhbar point to potentially catastrophic water problems about to affect Syria. The lesser concerns Aleppo, where mortar shells and barrel bombs… Read More
Europe’s Future
Europe is unquestionably vital to the United States in economic, political, and intellectual terms. As the Muslim population in Europe continues to expand at a… Read More
