by Jeffrey Marshburn This article first appeared in The Havok Journal in August 2017. _____ Since August 12th 2017, there has been an amazing surge Continue Reading
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Is it “Wrong,” or Not? Fear and Loathing in Terrorism Studies
by Kim Caccamo Editor's Note: Kim Caccamo is a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This academic work product does not Continue Reading
The End of NATO? Crafting Effective Security Agreements in an Era of Distrust
Through the use of coalitions and military pacts, nations and states have throughout history sought to maximize their self-interest, both in defense Continue Reading
Hate Nazis, Not Free Speech
I have a confession to make: I despise Nazis. I’m not talking about Nazi as defined by Antifa. I’m talking the actual National Socialists, the Continue Reading
Why Conservatives are Wary of the Left
by Reginald E. Butte This is a response to the article, “I’m worried,” by an anonymous special guest writer. As per the instructions at the end of Continue Reading
The Cause of Mass Shootings: We’re Missing the Mark
by Quillon Orta This first appeard in The Havok Journal on August 29, 2020. _____ Two days, two mass shootings. What has and is happening in our Continue Reading
Masks, Social Distancing, and Air Rage–Oh My!
NOTE: This article is not pro-mask, anti-mask, pro-vax, anti-vax, deadly virus, or non-deadly virus, ad nauseum. If you read that into my words then Continue Reading
Transgenders, Viagra, and Trump: Some Rational Thoughts
(anonymous) This first appeared in The Havok Journal July 28, 2017, but the topics discussed remain apropos today. ___ For all those not living Continue Reading
Muhammed Ali Was No “Draft Dodger”: I Don’t Think You Know What That Word Really Means
In the aftermath of Muhammad Ali’s death and The Havok Journal article about it, the determination about his worth in the veteran community centered Continue Reading
Spotlight: A Contrarian View towards Israel
This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on June 21, 2015. If you are an “I Support Israel” type of person, be forewarned—the odds are, you Continue Reading
Sometimes the Right Tool is Simply Asking the Right Question
As a kid growing up I often heard my father tell me that it's important to use the right tool for the job. Good advice and you probably can come up Continue Reading
Science, Politics, and COVID
By and large, I dislike the purveyors of pop science. Whether it be a correspondent at a local newspaper or dedicated platforms like IFLScience, Continue Reading