Smedley Butler’s Prescient Warning: The Roots of the Modern Military-Industrial Complex
In the annals of American military history, few figures stand as tall as twice Medal of Honor awardee, Major General Smedley Butler.
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A Revolution in Military Affairs Is Happening
Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) occurs when technology, manufacturing, tactics, strategy, and other capabilities transform how war is waged, even as the brutal nature of war does not.
China is the Clear Winner in the Israeli-Hamas War
China is the Clear Winner in the Israeli-Hamas War and the Biden administration laid the groundwork for the win.
America’s Armageddon Part II: Coming to America!
With the evil we have seen in the attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israel – we must understand and consider the reality that the USA is in no better position to defend or defeat such asymmetrical attacks.
Wars And Rumors of War-Setting The Record Straight
Much of the ignorance about the Middle East, comes from the universities and the media. A short history is warranted to set the record straight.
A Medieval Visionary at the Battle of Tours
Within fifty years of the death of Mohamed in A.D. 632, his successors had engineered military conquests all across the Middle East and North Africa. Then came, Charles Martel.
We Didn’t Start This Fire
Americans murdered, hostages taken, Hamas is running amok. What did President Madison do when faced with a similar situation?
As we focus on the Middle East, terrorists are infiltrating the homeland
While we are preoccupied with Israel’s newly declared war on Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists in the Middle East, we should also worry about the 160 mostly young males listed on America’s terror watch list who were stopped this year, by Federal agents from entering the U.S.—the highest number ever.
The Israeli Gun Control: Evaluating the Tragedy and Ban on Personal Security
The recent tragedy in Israel has sparked intense debates about their government’s approach to gun control. As a staunch supporter of personal freedoms, I argue that the Israeli government’s strict gun control regulations may have contributed to the recent tragic events.
Russia, China and Iran-Running Rings Around Joe Biden
The U.S. is now paying the price for not understanding the strategic relationship among Russia, China and Iran and their interconnectedness.
Appeasement Has Always Failed
Beginning with Obama’s Middle East policies and Joe’s continuance of them, Iran has now more freedom to foment terrorism than ever before.
Palestinian attack was suicidal Even AP found it difficult to shield Hamas this time.
After 50 years of terrorism by the Palestinians, readers know the drill. The Arabs attack Israelis, the Israelis counter-attack, and the Western press makes Israel the villain of the story.
Jester6: Attack on Israel and 9-1-1; It’s Much Worse
Many people are comparing what happened this weekend in Israel to 9/11. The comparison is made in good faith, but it falls short. I don’t think many non-Israelis understand how deeply personal this is to the average Israeli.
The Challenges Facing Military Recruiting: A Self-Imposed Struggle
Events in Israel and the likelihood that the United States could be drawn into them, along with the situation in Ukraine, requires a well trained and equipped military. We are falling short.
Iran is doing what China wants: Creating Chaos in the Middle East
When Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel over the weekend, don’t think for an instant it did so without Iran’s permission—and, by extension, China’s.
West Point: From ‘Duty, Honor, Country’ to ‘Wokeness’
As a proud graduate of West Point, I can’t help but feel a sense of disillusionment as I watch the institution that once stood as a bastion of honor and duty take a sharp turn toward what can only be described as “wokeness.”
How long will it take for Biden to ‘go wobbly’ on Israel?
Although his public expression of support was reassuring, his frosty relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his administration’s long record of appeasement with Iran leaves some of us concerned over just how deep Biden’s support goes.
Hamas is Iran’s Proxy in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
This article provides an overview of the history of Hamas, its state sponsorship by Iran, and its objectives in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The F-35: The $500 Billion Jet That Can’t Get Off the Ground (or Stay in the Air)
Lockheed Martin’s F-35, the aircraft that’s become the punchline of the military industrial complex’s greatest joke.
Analyzing the Hamas Attack on Israel: A Broader Perspective
The recent Hamas attack on Israel needs to be understood within the context of larger geopolitical dynamics, particularly involving Iran, the US, and Russia