This first appeared in The Havok Journal on July 9, 2019. Special Forces hold a, well, special place in the hearts and minds of the American public. Continue Reading
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A New Zealand Army Officer Sees Humanity in South Sudan
by Oliver Lynn I leaned back in the cheap, plastic garden chair underneath the village mango tree and listened to the dove’s coo in the distance. I Continue Reading
Upemba Rangers Fighting Militiamen in the Bush
The sun was just setting on the thick canopy of trees and bushes surrounding their position. It was a long day of humping through the dense growth, Continue Reading
A Venezuelan’s Perspective on How Chavez Came to Power
by Daniel Cristini Author's Note: I have tried to include as many references in English as I could for Venezuela's pertinent historical events. Continue Reading
Israelis and Palestinians: They Can’t Forgive and Can’t Forget
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on May 17, 2021, as "Long Memories." It is republished here with the author’s permission. This Continue Reading
War in Ukraine: One-Sided Media
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on May 13, 2022, as "Reading the News." It is republished here with the author’s Continue Reading
Two Fathers, Two Sons
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on May 15, 2022. It is republished here with the author’s Continue Reading
Saudi Women and the War on Terror
In the masculine-driven nation of Saudi Arabia, women are subordinate to men and the state, yet, in the eyes of both, they serve an important role Continue Reading
3 Winning PR Strategies for Muslim Extremists
by Raul Felix This article first appeared in The Rhino Den, which is run by our friends over at Ranger Up. This first appeared in The Havok Journal Continue Reading
What Are We Looking For?
by George Carty Going down the rabbit hole this morning, I found a page on Instagram called @watchesofespionage. It features candid photos of Continue Reading
Do Educated Moms Raise Terrorists?
On Mother's Day, I read about the bombing of the girl's school for the Hazaras in Kabul and I wept. The death toll has risen to 85. A part of my heart Continue Reading
1st Rule for the Counterradical
Rule #1: “Power is not what you believe you have, or what others believe you have, it is only what you can afford to expend.” Control of the means Continue Reading