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John Kiser

Letter From Algiers

The winds of change gusted into the Bay of Algiers in 2019, as multiple strokes brought President Bouteflika’s fourth term to an end. Young…

4 min readMar 4, 2022

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Letter From Algiers

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John Kiser

Can France Transform her Demons?

“I take the liveliest and most constant interest in France; I believe that to her destiny is joined the destiny of all Europe. You exercise…

3 min readFeb 21, 2022

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Can France Transform her Demons?

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John Kiser

HEAVEN IS THE BATTLEGROUND

(Why Algeria is Important)

4 min readJan 12, 2022

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HEAVEN IS THE BATTLEGROUND

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John Kiser

The Fikra Forum

A Muslim Healer for Our Time

6 min readNov 11, 2021

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The Fikra Forum

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John Kiser

Abdelkader: une source d’inspiration pour notre époque

Commençons par le nom, Abd el Kader, qui signifie serviteur de Dieu. Un nom qui est un défi pour celui qui le porte. Cependant il a réussi…

10 min readOct 28, 2021

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Abdelkader: une source d’inspiration pour notre époque

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John Kiser

Blow back

To understand what is happening today in Afghanistan, the Middle East, throughout Europe, and the Muslim world generally…and yes in the…

4 min readSep 14, 2021

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Blow back

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John Kiser

Religion, Knowledge and the Sword

(The Role of Cultural Competence and Right Relations)

7 min readAug 26, 2021

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Religion, Knowledge and the Sword

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John Kiser

We Need Good News, Too

A friend asked me not long ago if I would like to commemorate at his private theater the 10th anniversary of the French film “Of Gods and…

4 min readAug 6, 2021

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We Need Good News, Too

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John Kiser

Decency…A Timeless Religion

Since religion seems to be on the chopping block these days, here’s a story.

3 min readJul 15, 2021

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Decency…A Timeless Religion

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John Kiser

SOFT POWER vs HARD LESSONS: Read, Learn and Keep Reading

“If you want to learn something new, read an old book.” The USMC has General Alfred Gray to thank for making Marine professional education…

5 min readJun 3, 2021

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SOFT POWER vs HARD LESSONS: Read, Learn and Keep Reading

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John Kiser

John Kiser

John Kiser is the author of four books, including Communist Entrepreneurs, The Monks of Tibhirine, and Commander of the Faithful: A Story of True Jihad

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