News and Analysis (4/8/08)

As the Washington Post examines how invasive legislation and lack of judicial oversight allows the FBI to vacuum personal electronic information, US Representative Ron Paul warns of an impending surveillance state by further weakening FISA legislation…

…meanwhile the Justice Department continues to drag its feet on Congressional requests to see documents on torture interrogations and domestic spying:

Despite the rhetorical saber rattling in public, Iran and Israel continue to secretly trade with each other:

Despite the “routine” government crackdowns, the Brotherhood remains steadfastly committed to democracy and seeks to emerge stronger:

Review of legal scholar Noah Feldman’s latest book finds that Muslims’ embrace of democracy can and must come through a modern engagement with Islamic principles:

Pakistan says it won’t talk to groups it believes are terrorists but is willing to offer amnesty and political negotiations to other militants:

Cheney’s imperial Vice-Presidency earns him unprecedented post-tenure Secret Service protection and earns the Washington Post the Pulitzer Prize:

Alejandro

Alejandro Beutel is program assistant for the Minaret of Freedom Institute with expertise in religious freedom, democratization and security issues.


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