75 years ago, units of the American Paratroopers had already landed behind German lines in France. One such unit was the 505thParachute Infantry Continue Reading
Domestic Policy
Saudi Women and the War on Terror
In the masculine-driven nation of Saudi Arabia, women are subordinate to men and the state, yet, in the eyes of both, they serve an important role Continue Reading
3 Winning PR Strategies for Muslim Extremists
by Raul Felix This article first appeared in The Rhino Den, which is run by our friends over at Ranger Up. This first appeared in The Havok Journal Continue Reading
Modern Insurgency as a Lingering Effect of the Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution, from the late 1700s through the early 1800s, was incidental, if not intentioned, the result of the Treaties of Münster and Continue Reading
Veterans, Who are We?
by an Anonymous Veteran “We” - loosely speaking - are members of a “club” called U.S veterans. It’s a broad term with varying shades of gray. Anybody Continue Reading
In Defense of Men and Women in Uniform: Why Enlisted Military Personnel Deserve Better Pay
by MAJ Bobby Ali and SSG Leeza Pike/ 130th Engineer Brigade This article represents the opinion of the authors and is not an official position of the Continue Reading
Why Do I Still Have To Wear This Stupid F#ck!ng Mask?
I understand why we did it. This was my first global pandemic, and I expect it was the first for most of the world as well. We didn't fully understand Continue Reading
Opportunity to Carry: The Right to Self-Defense
Although this first appeared in The Havok Journal on January 27, 2015, the main premise remains just as relevant in 2022. _____________ We are all Continue Reading
I Was Fully Vaccinated And I Got COVID Anyway. Stop Blaming The “Unvaxxed”
I was in on the early rounds of vaccination in New York due to the nature of my job. I got the jabs as soon as I could and dutifully followed my Continue Reading
The Things I Carried: A Special Forces Officer Reflects
On October 2, 2015, I gave notice to my boss: it’s time to do something different after ten and a half years in the Army. In the spirit of a writer Continue Reading
A Legacy of Ash: COIN and the Failure of American Foreign Policy
by Joshua Hood This first appeared in The Havok Journal on December 20, 2015. ___________ COIN, an examination: Hidden amidst the media scrutiny Continue Reading
Refugees Refused: What We Should Do, and Not Do, in the Current Crisis
Editor's Note: Havok Journal regular Leonard Benton wrote this article in 2015. The topic discussed remains a hot-button issue today. _____ America Continue Reading