Decision-makers must consider numerous social, cultural, and other identity elements and divisions to understand how each plays into human security Continue Reading
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Bartering with Fenrir: When is it Acceptable to Negotiate with Terrorists
In Norse Mythology, prophecies foretold of a monstrous wolf named Fenrir who would play a role in Ragnarök – the world's destruction and the gods' Continue Reading
The “Operational Code” and Political Decision-Making
“Do not correct a fool, or he will hate you; correct a wise man, and he will appreciate you.” - Unknown “Tell me how you will measure me, and then Continue Reading
Are Nationalism and Democracy Compatible?
To examine whether or not nationalism and democracy are compatible, one only has to look at the population of a nation-state and its desire for Continue Reading
Nature Versus Nurture… Which is it?
Psychologists, profilers, and behavioral analysts have often disagreed over which “nature” or “nurture” plays a more prominent role in the thoughts Continue Reading
I Raise My Voice Proudly
This first appeared (AwareNow Magazine, The Dream Edition, 2022), was modified by the author, and republished here with the author's Continue Reading
U.S. Humiliation, Post 9/11 Global Politics and What it Means for Facing Iran
“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve” – Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto _________________ The Continue Reading
Geopolitics: How Maps Help Us Understand History, Predict the Future, and Go Beyond Politics
by Brian Miller This article was originally published in ammo.com, and is republished here with the author's permission. This first appeared in The Continue Reading
Assimilation & Acceptance: Political Culture and Diasporic Nationalism
Diaspora is rooted in conflict as a consequence of the political culture of the host nation with the host nation playing a significant role in what 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
Nationalism: Fueling or Limiting Intergroup Violence?
“It is forbidden to kill; therefore, all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.” – Voltaire “A Continue Reading
China “Pwns” Us: How the Chinese are Buying Up America
by Alex Horsman This was originally published in the Libertas Bella blog on October 23, 2020. It is published here with the author's permission. Continue Reading
