Prologue Journal – Page 35632 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Political cartoons of the day

Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cartoons-slideshow

Six years since Kurds stopped ISIS at Kobani

Jerusalem Post Yesterday, January 26, marked the six-year anniversary of “Kobani Liberation Day, when the Kurdish fighters stopped ISIS and pushed it back. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/isis-threat/six-years-since-kurds-stopped-isis-at-kobani-656857

All the Jews Joe Biden has tapped for top roles in his administration

Jerusalem Post > Here’s a rundown of the Jewish names you should know as the Biden administration begins. https://www.jpost.com/us-elections/all-the-jews-joe-biden-has-tapped-for-top-roles-in-his-administration-656100

Kabbalah book review: Teaching Kabbalah to kids

Jerusalem Post ‘Travels with Sushi in the Land of the Mind’ introduces children to quantum physics and classic morality through a journey to another universe. https://www.jpost.com/kabbalah/book-review-travels-with-sushi-in-the-land-of-the-mind-634197

‘Mosul’ movie finally brings Iraq’s war on ISIS to the screen

Jerusalem Post How does the movie compare to a real life war experience? https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/isis-threat/mosul-movie-finally-brings-iraqs-war-on-isis-to-the-screen-650788

Vatican Extends Deal With China Over Appointment of Bishops

New York Times The agreement calls for China to formally recognize the pope’s authority within the church, while the Vatican in turn recognized the legitimacy of bishops previously appointed by Beijing. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/world/europe/vatican-china-bishops.html

Arab women want male guardianship

Jerusalem Post Britain has called for the abolition of the Saudi system of male guardianship for women, but have the women themselves been asked what they want? https://www.jpost.com/experts/arab-women-want-male-guardianship-331764

Simon Wiesenthal Center asks EU to focus on ISIS, not Israel

Jerusalem Post The letter, sent by The Simon Wiesenthal Center, asks the EU to stop focusing on Israel and instead focus on ISIS jihadists. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/isis-threat/letter-asks-eu-to-focus-on-isis-volunteers-returning-to-europe-633799

Afghanistan arrests regional ISIS leader

Jerusalem Post The ongoing violence underscored the challenges to securing lasting peace in Afghanistan even after the United States signed a troop withdrawal agreement with the militant Taliban in February. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/isis-threat/afghanistan-arrests-regional-isis-leader-627647

ISIS is on track to double its attacks in Iraq and Syria

Jerusalem Post With US-Iran tensions rising and the US-led Coalition withdrawing from around six military posts in Iraq, ISIS appears to be on the offensive. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/isis-threat/isis-is-on-track-to-double-its-attacks-in-iraq-and-syria-626617