https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/12/04/the-electronic-jihadist-a-brief-conversation-with-dr-nancy-h-kobrin/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:23:26 -0400<![CDATA[One of my favorite people came by: Dr. Nancy Kobrin, with whom I have written articles (you may read some of them, Here, Here, Here, and Here) and whose work I adore. Dr. Nancy is an Arabist and psycho-analyst whose book about terrorism was once in press at Looseleaf Law, a publisher of law enforcement and counter-terrorism titles. At the last minute, the publisher rejected the work because he was honestly afraid that he would not be able to adequately protect his staff from bomb threats, riots, or lawsuits. How very fragile our political speech turns out to be! This happened long before the brou-ha-ha over the The Jewel of Medina. Whenever we&#8217;re together we mean to relax and to even engage in &#8220;small&#8221; talk&#8211;but we never do. Thus, here we are, talking, at our most relaxed.]]>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:56:16 -0500<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/12/04/the-electronic-jihadist-a-brief-conversation-with-dr-nancy-h-kobrin-n103888