“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. And if all others accepted the lie, Continue Reading
The Twitter Files: Free Speech Versus Information Warfare
Three months ago, this was a very different article. I had originally been writing about the concerning actions of the FBI related to domestic Continue Reading
The Insurrection That Wasn’t
“I hold that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical. Unsuccessful Continue Reading
What Makes a Terrorist?
Radicalization into violent extremist ideologies typically results from real or perceived injustices, exclusion, limitations, restrictions, or Continue Reading
U.S. National Security and MS-13: Freedom from Want and Freedom from Fear
Freedom from want and freedom from fear are the two primary motivators for migration tied directly to the foundational principles of human security Continue Reading
The Folly of Shutting Down Military Programs
Over the last several years, the Department of Defense (DoD) has shut down training programs, disbanded specialized units, and wholly eliminated Continue Reading
Global Security Through a Gender Lens
Decision-makers must consider numerous social, cultural, and other identity elements and divisions to understand how each plays into human security Continue Reading
Understanding National Security Using Emotional Intelligence Principles
In the private security sector, emotional intelligence is vital on several fronts. We often have to deal with agitated or irrational people. A firm Continue Reading
Bartering with Fenrir: When is it Acceptable to Negotiate with Terrorists
In Norse Mythology, prophecies foretold of a monstrous wolf named Fenrir who would play a role in Ragnarök – the world's destruction and the gods' Continue Reading
The Human Security Paradigm
Introduction Human security is the evolving hypothesis that identifies and addresses the pervasive and intersectional challenges to the survival, Continue Reading
Hitting That Sweet Spot: Manipulating Groupthink in Politics
“The larger the group, the more toxic, the more of your beauty as an individual you have to surrender for the sake of group thought. And when you Continue Reading
The “Operational Code” and Political Decision-Making
“Do not correct a fool, or he will hate you; correct a wise man, and he will appreciate you.” - Unknown “Tell me how you will measure me, and then Continue Reading