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. “It is not often that nations learn from the past, even rarer that they draw the correct conclusions from it.” ~ Henry Kissinger American students are … [Read more...]
Preparing for a Natural Disaster Can Save Lives
Preparing for a Natural Disaster Can Save Lives by Luke Cain “There’s no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’re prepared for the worst.” Different Seasons, Stephen King It goes without saying for most of you, but preparation is key. Here is some great information for anyone needing to prepare for natural disasters such as hurricanes: 1. For a big storm like … [Read more...]
China Will Eventually Enter the War on Terror. Don’t Expect It To Be on Our Side.
China Will Eventually Enter the War on Terror. Don't Expect It To Be on Our Side. By Dan Taub By now, everyone who follows the fight against terrorism will know that there was an unsuccessful VBIED attack in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in which a suicide bomber attempted to ram the embassy gates before detonating. This attack fortunately only managed to kill one person – the … [Read more...]
Russia Hacking Considerations
Russia Hacking Considerations by Matt James Editor's Note: This article first appeared in The Havok Journal in August 2017. Given what's going on in our country right now, it seems appropriate to republish it. The media’s craze surrounding possible Russian interference with the U.S. election through hacking isn’t going away anytime soon. Though the hype is primarily … [Read more...]
Bush War Operator: Memoirs of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts and Beyond
Bush War Operator: Memoirs of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts and Beyond by Major Joshua Lyons Author’s note: Be forewarned and please fully acknowledge the political and racial sensitivity of the topic of this book review, given the current domestic racial turmoil within the United States and abroad. The intent of this review is not to dissect, praise or … [Read more...]
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 reflect an official position of West Point, the US Army, or the US Government. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the questions of when terrorism is wrong and what makes it wrong. In society, it is commonly accepted … [Read more...]
Going for Woke in Board Games Isn’t the Point…and Isn’t Fun
Going for Woke in Board Games Isn't the Point...and Isn't Fun by Kevin Wilson Should board gamers play the role of racists, slavers, and Nazis? This is the question posited in the title of Kevin Draper’s article in the New York Times that tackles the subject of board games with overt historical themes. In the age of digital entertainment, it might surprise many of you to … [Read more...]
Israel, Palestine, and the False Hope of “CoExistence”
Israel, Palestine, and the False Hope of "Co-Existence" by Mike Kelvington Editor's Note: Former Army Ranger and longtime Havok Journal writer Mike Kelvington penned this piece for a journal run by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism in the Interdisciplinary College (IDC) at Herzilya, Israel. We're re-posting an excerpt here, I highly encourage you to read the … [Read more...]
How to Study Abroad as a Veteran
How to Study Abroad as a Veteran By Aaron Ferencik In 2012 I left the Marine Corps and enrolled in the University of Colorado’s Denver campus. At first, I had no idea what to study, so I leaned toward teaching. After a semester or two I decided on an International Studies degree. I’ve always loved learning foreign languages. In high school I took three years of … [Read more...]
Canceled: How the Eastern Honor-Shame Mentality Traveled West
Canceled: How the Eastern Honor-Shame Mentality Traveled West By Abdu Murray Canceled. In the first weeks of the coronavirus lockdown, that word was almost as ubiquitous as the word unprecedented. Movie premieres, concerts, even entire sporting seasons—all have been canceled as we work out a strategy to combat the spread of COVID-19. But that word—canceled—has carried … [Read more...]
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