All Publications by William Schirano
  • WebMemo posted January 16, 2007 by James Phillips, William Schirano Stop the Broadcasts of Al-Qaeda's TV Propaganda

    The United States has, for some time, found itself a step behind radical terrorist groups in information warfare. Now comes the troubling news that an Iraqi group affiliated with al-Qaeda has taken another step forward with its own 24-hour television station, al-Zawraa. The U.S. should attempt to halt satellite distribution of this network and refocus… Read more

  • WebMemo posted May 31, 2006 by Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., William Schirano The Real Culprit Behind Price-Gouging: OPEC

    With the summer driving season now upon us, no one expects a break in the price of gas at the pump. The realities of supply and demand, however, have not stopped some in Congress from seeking a quick fix to the complex problem of high fuel prices.   Recently, in a rare display of… Read more

  • WebMemo posted June 27, 2005 by Ariel Cohen, Ph.D., William Schirano Congress Should Lift OPEC's Immunity

    On June 21, the Senate voted in support of an amendment to the Energy Bill that would allow the federal government to sue the Organization for Petroleum Exporting States (OPEC). At a time when oil prices are climbing to ever-higher levels, this measure is a welcome first step towards reestablishing the free market in… Read more