by a former Special Forces Officer “I know that I will be called upon to perform tasks in isolation, far from familiar faces and voices.” -The Continue Reading
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Israel, and the World: The End of Restraint and the Return of Total War?
by Major Peter Mitchell Charles De Gaulle once said of the rapid German invasion and conquest of France in the black days of May 1940 that, "It was Continue Reading
Friend of Foe? Weaponizing TikTok
by Brendan Cullen Though TikTok has attempted to prove its distance from China, PRC policies shed light on the likelihood of continued, undisclosed Continue Reading
What TikTok is and Why it Matters
by Brendan Cullen TikTok is one of today’s most popular social media platforms. With a global user base of nearly 1.6 billion, the relatively new Continue Reading
Planning Your Defense Site: Key Considerations For Success
In the dynamic field of defense, the strategic planning and placement of a defense site is critical. For veterans and those currently serving, Continue Reading
There’s No Political Solution to War if Both Sides Believe They Can Win
by Chris Brewer Sherman was reputed to make the comment “war is hell.” The actual quote below by Sherman was in a speech to West Point cadets after Continue Reading
The Importance of Public Relations in Government: Building Trust and Transparency
Political communication and marketing, as well as government and organizational communication, and public administration, are among the Continue Reading
He was in the US military. And he set himself on fire for… Palestine?
I didn't write about this issue when the news about it first broke, because I wanted to let the story develop for a few days first. As I learned long Continue Reading
Wield a Big Stick to Speak More Softly and Be Heard More Loudly
Most Americans attribute the contrasting foreign policy and national security strategies between former Presidents Trump and Obama and the current Continue Reading
A Global Five Front War
by Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub “All murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.”Voltaire Joe Continue Reading
America’s Warrior Diplomats: The Defense Attaché Service
by a former Special Forces Officer “As in all conflicts, success will depend on our ability to adapt…” -David Kilcullen _____________ As Continue Reading
Military Recruiting Is Now So Bad, They Reduced The End Strength
In a time where the U.S. military is facing enormous looming threats from Russia, China, Iran, and numerous other major threats, American forces are Continue Reading