https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/06/27/long-hot-summer/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-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:02:10 -0400<![CDATA[Islamic militants have consolidated their hold in parts of southern Yemen, controlling market prices, ordering women to stay indoors and recruiting young men into their ranks. The AP says &#8220;government forces do not appear to have the will to fight the Islamists, raising fears that al-Qaida&#8217;s most dangerous wing is making significant gains as the weakened regime of President Ali Abdullah Saleh unravels in the face of an array of opponents.&#8221;]]>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:42:52 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/06/27/long-hot-summer-n190704