Good Intentions Gone Awry….
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III decision to shift prosecutorial authority from military unit commanders to the “Offices of Special Trial Counsel” may be problematic
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Time For Church Hearings, Part II
In 1975, the Church Hearings exposed the abuses of multiple federal agencies. More abuse is occurring. It needs to be exposed.
Strategic Evolution: Mark Esper’s Decision to Rename Psychological Operations to Information Operations
The decision by the U.S. military to rename psychological operations (PSYOP) to information operations reflects a strategic shift in terminology that aims to convey a more neutral and encompassing image.
Use the Military to fight the Cartels? Really?
For years, the US and Mexican governments have ineffectually sought to control the Mexican drug cartels that are operating near the US southern border and in various cities within the US.
Is The Sun Setting On The American Empire?
At its height in the 1920s, the British Empire was the largest the world had ever known-so far-flung, it was said that “the sun never sets on the British Empire
Underdogs Unleashed: Triumphs and Tactics in Asymmetric Warfare Throughout History
Asymmetric warfare, characterized by a disparity in military power between opposing forces, has a rich history spanning centuries.
Dropping Warheads on Foreheads: The Perilous Powers of Unchecked Authority
The authority vested in the U.S. President to make unilateral decisions regarding military force raises critical concerns about unchecked power and its potential to escalate conflicts into full-blown wars.
High Seas High-Jinks: Piracy, Climate, and the Red Sea Odyssey
In the turbulent waters of the Red Sea, a maritime menace is stirring, and it’s not just threatening to plunder cargo—it’s setting sail with our climate.
U.S. Marine Corps and Piracy
Once upon a time, in the mystical realm of maritime adventures, the U.S. Marine Corps was the undisputed hero in the battle against pirates.
Have No Fear, “Big Brother” Is On Duty
What does it mean when an essential employee (like a President or cabinet secretary) stops doing his essential work for days on end, and nobody notices?
Penn State Professor Thinks That Wars Should Be ‘Fair Fights’
Contrary to the opinions of effeminate leftists, warfare is not supposed to be a fair fight. The objective, is to win.
Numeric Cheetah Flips-When Military Analysts Dance to Political Tunes
Deployed as a math geek research analyst in the company of a certain prominent political figure today, I soon learned a bitter truth: numbers don’t lie, but military analysts? Well, they often have to.
Political Parody As a Weapon Part CXVII
More rapier wit from Albert Constantine Jr, as he ably skewers the ineptness of our National Command Authority
America’s Renaissance: A Proposal for Mandatory Arms Ownership
In a dazzling feat of legislative nostalgia, an old law has emerged from the dusty annals of history: a proposal to adopt England’s 13th-century laws mandating arms ownership among Americans.
War Gaming 101: Easy Level
Artificial intelligence now wields the capacity to eclipse the feats of an entire small team of Army Planners in a mere blink of an eye, accomplishing in a fleeting 20 seconds what would take us a week or more to meticulously craft and fact check
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 9
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
The Nazis were “Methed Up!”
During World War II, the Nazi regime’s use of Pervitin, a methamphetamine-based drug, was widespread among its military forces, reflecting a strategy to enhance performance and combat fatigue.
Evolution of Military Information Operations in the Human Domain
Evolution of Military Information Operations in the Human Domain: Deception and Psychological Operations by the United States
The Hamas Reality and the Challenge of the Unknown
As Westerners, we tell ourselves that people are fundamentally decent; we convince ourselves that the kind of people who would slaughter families and gang-rape innocent girls simply must be a tiny minority. But we are wrong.
Krappy New Year!
After three years of utter chaos when we were promised a return to normalcy, the voters are left with a choice of continuing the chaos or not. Polls show voters favoring the “not” side.