Radicalization into violent extremist ideologies typically results from real or perceived injustices, exclusion, limitations, restrictions, or Continue Reading
National Security
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
What it Means to be an Enemy of the State
by Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub “Conspiracy theorists of the world unite.” 1998 - Enemy of the State The movie Enemy of the Continue Reading
The Ranger Way: Earning My Combat Scroll
by James Webb It was my 3rd mission that I bagged my first bad guy. Right out of the bird, I knew we were running up to the top of a hill and just 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
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
22 Things To Consider Before You Leave The Military
One of the biggest questions I think facing any retiring military person revolves around future employment. I know that was the case with me. I’m a Continue Reading
From a Warfighter to My Fellow Leaders
by Taylor Anderson Editor's Note: You can also read Taylor's first letter "From a Warfighter to the American People" published Continue Reading
What It Means to be an “Educated” Warfighter
Continuing on with the theme of the article, What it Means to be an “Educated” Man in Today’s America, it’s time to get a little more focused. Given Continue Reading
War: The American Way
There is an unfortunate disconnect when it comes to the American perception of war. The average American seems to think that war is conducted by drone Continue Reading
The “Sheepdog” Analogy is Deeply Flawed
Everyone who reads this site is familiar with the sheep, wolves, and sheepdog analogy, as popularized by LTC (Ret) Grossman in his book On Combat. We Continue Reading