To defeat the aims of radical Muslims, the West must understand the role of deception in Islamic warfare.
Editor’s note: Substantial portions of the following essay make up part of Mr. Ibrahim’s forthcoming written testimony to be presented to Congress.
By Raymond Ibrahim
Today, in a time of wars and rumors of wars emanating from the Islamic world - from the current conflict in Gaza, to the saber-rattling of nuclear-armed Pakistan and soon-to-be Iran - the need for non-Muslims to better understand Islam’s doctrines and objectives concerning war and peace, and everything in between (treaties, diplomacy), has become pressing. For instance, what does one make of the fact that, after openly and vociferously making it clear time and time again that its ultimate aspiration is to see Israel annihilated, Hamas also pursues “peace treaties,” including various forms of concessions from Israel - and more puzzling, receives them? Read more ...
Editor’s note: Substantial portions of the following essay make up part of Mr. Ibrahim’s forthcoming written testimony to be presented to Congress.
By Raymond Ibrahim
Today, in a time of wars and rumors of wars emanating from the Islamic world - from the current conflict in Gaza, to the saber-rattling of nuclear-armed Pakistan and soon-to-be Iran - the need for non-Muslims to better understand Islam’s doctrines and objectives concerning war and peace, and everything in between (treaties, diplomacy), has become pressing. For instance, what does one make of the fact that, after openly and vociferously making it clear time and time again that its ultimate aspiration is to see Israel annihilated, Hamas also pursues “peace treaties,” including various forms of concessions from Israel - and more puzzling, receives them? Read more ...
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