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The North Korean Problem: “Leadership” by Herd Mentality

The North Korean Problem: "Leadership" by Herd Mentality by Leonard Benton It is ironic that political leaders in the United States imagine that negotiations will solve a problem when we have had 60 years of North Korean intransigence and not one measure from the United States, the United Nations, or anyone else has done one damn thing to control the weapons growth or the … [Read more...]

Carry On Wayward Veteran

Carry On Wayward Veteran by Mike Kelvington This first appeared in The Havok Journal in February 2017. For the past 18 months, I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to “unplug” from the operational Army and be a graduate student at Princeton University. During this time, I must admit I’ve been chasing ghosts. I’ve toiled and mulled over thoughts and feelings wondering: … [Read more...]

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 8: How to End Islam’s Dark Ages

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 8: How to End Islam's Dark Ages by Christopher Paul Meyer This first appeared in The Havok Journal in January 2017. Author's Note: When it comes to terrorism, U.S. foreign policy and military operations, the true nature of Islam and the extent of Islamic radicalization, there are no shortages of opinions. As a survivor of the 9/11 … [Read more...]

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 7: Words as Warfare

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 7: Words as Warfare by Christopher Paul Meyer This first appeared in The Havok Journal in January 2017. Author's Note: When it comes to terrorism, U.S. foreign policy and military operations, the true nature of Islam and the extent of Islamic radicalization, there are no shortages of opinions. As a survivor of the 9/11 attacks and a … [Read more...]

An American Diplomat: A “Better” Life

An American Diplomat: A "Better" Life by Donna Hernandez Donna Hernandez is a Consular Officer for the U.S. Department of State.  This is the story of how she got there. _____ My grandfather moved the Hernández family to California, my father’s first step towards a “better life.” In my father’s “better life” he has been a low-rider, a gang member, a factory worker, a … [Read more...]

A Debt That Cannot Be Repaid

A Debt That Cannot Be Repaid by Andy Stumpf In a country that most would struggle to find on a map, in a compound that few possess the courage to enter, men from my previous life took the fight to our enemy. In that compound, they found men that pray five times a day for your destruction. Those men don’t know me, they don’t know you, and they don’t know America. They … [Read more...]

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 5: How to Fight Radicalization

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 5: How to Fight Radicalization by Christopher Paul Meyer This first appeared in The Havok Journal in January 2017. Author's Note: When it comes to terrorism, U.S. foreign policy and military operations, the true nature of Islam and the extent of Islamic radicalization, there are no shortages of opinions. As a survivor of the 9/11 attacks … [Read more...]

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 4: The Struggle of Muslims in America

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 4: The Struggle of Muslims in America by Christopher Paul Meyer This first appeared in The Havok Journal in January 2017. Author's Note: When it comes to terrorism, U.S. foreign policy and military operations, the true nature of Islam and the extent of Islamic radicalization, there are no shortages of opinions. As a survivor of the 9/11 … [Read more...]

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 3: The War Within Islam

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 3: The War Within Islam by Christopher Paul Meyer This first appeared in The Havok Journal in January 2017. Author's Note: When it comes to terrorism, U.S. foreign policy and military operations, the true nature of Islam and the extent of Islamic radicalization, there are no shortages of opinions. As a survivor of the 9/11 attacks and a … [Read more...]