Duane “Dewey” Clarridge: A Spy for All Seasons by Scott Faith This is a repost of the obituary writeup for Duane Clarridge. I thought our readers would enjoy reading about his exploits and service to our nation. This first appeared in The Havok Journal May 10, 2017. _____ Duane Ramsdell Clarridge, a legendary CIA officer known for his daring exploits, colorful bravura … [Read more...]
Jihadi Novels: Same Story, Different Medium, Wave of the Future?
Jihadi Novels: Same Story, Different Medium, Wave of the Future? by Mike Kelvington This first appeared in The Havok Journal June 21, 2017. In reading “A Guest on This Earth: Humam al-Balawi and the Birth of Jihadist Fiction” by Nadav Samin, the content struck me as both contemporary and historical. On one hand, the subject of the story, doctor and author turned … [Read more...]
The Top Five Weird Books On Osama Bin Laden’s Bookshelf
The Top Five Weird Books On Osama Bin Laden's Bookshelf by Chris Otero “Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda.….” – President Barack Obama On 1 May 2011, the President of the United States announced the death of terrorist mastermind Osama bin … [Read more...]
Saudi Women and the War on Terror
Saudi Women and the War on Terror by Mike Kelvington In the masculine-driven nation of Saudi Arabia, women are subordinate men and the state, yet, in the eyes of both, they serve as an important role within their society. Historically and contextually, the Saudi government sees women as weak and “depicted as needing to be protected, controlled, and guided within an … [Read more...]
Special Forces At the Intersection of the “Mind of the System” and the “Mind of the Disruptor”
Special Forces At the Intersection of the "Mind of the System" and the "Mind of the Disruptor" by E.M. Burlingame I did not surrender idealism when our only child was born, but rather I came to see the world and its strengths, flaws and dangers specifically in terms of her future. Before the birth of my daughter I entertained all kinds of ideas as to how the world is and … [Read more...]
NSA Enhanced surveillance, 5G and The COVID-19 Care Act… what just quietly happened?
Written by Jeremy Ferranti Last week, I published an article regarding the Care Act and What It Means for You and the additional write-in's regarding enhanced surveillance. This morning I visited the NSA's website and learned they've done some page updating. They just revised their U.S. Citizen Surveillance Policy to incorporate the adoption of the COVID-19 Care Act and the … [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 6: Why aren’t Muslims More Pissed Off about Terrorism?
Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 6: Why aren't Muslims More Pissed Off about Terrorism? 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 … [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...]
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