There are two contrasting sides to the brainstorming/group collaboration continuum; groupthink and polythink. Scholars define groupthink theory as a Continue Reading
National Security
One Red Balloon
by Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub Ninety-nine red balloonsFloating in the summer skyPanic bells, it's red alert!There's something here from Continue Reading
An Eye in the Sky and Millions on the Ground
A Chinese surveillance balloon has dominated everyone’s news feeds for the last several days, but there is more to this story than is being reported. Continue Reading
The “If” and “When” of Tactical Training
by Scott Cee With the new year starting and people starting to look at their training plans for the year, let's briefly discuss two of the types of Continue Reading
What Makes a Terrorist?
Radicalization into violent extremist ideologies typically results from real or perceived injustices, exclusion, limitations, restrictions, or Continue Reading
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