https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/01/21/12226/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-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:28:49 -0400<![CDATA[When Malaysian naval commandos boarded a ship captured by Somali pirates and rescued 23 hostages in the Gulf of Aden they had a secret weapon. South Korean naval special forces employed the same device, when they &#8220;stormed a hijacked freighter in the Arabian Sea on Friday, rescuing all 21 crew members and killing eight assailants in a rare and bold raid on Somali pirates.&#8221; The wonder weapon of the Koreans, though less potent than that used by the Malaysians was that they were neither European nor American.]]>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:51:49 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/01/21/12226-n190275