Men, Violence, and Patriotism: The Crucial Role of Strength and Virtue
The Latin phrase “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori” once encapsulated the noble sacrifice for one’s country.
Warfare
Lessons in Leadership: An Immersive Journey as a West Point Drill Cadet in 1995
In the scorching summer of 1995, a defining chapter unfolded for me as a Junior at West Point, thrust into an unexpected role as a “Drill Cadet” at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Ceasefire? FJB’s Iran fired 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and more than 120 ballistic missiles at Israel. (Bad word) them!
No one wants World War 3. Displays of weakness encourage adversaries to become enemies and attack. The domino effect of treaties brings others into the fray.
Part 4: How Civil War 2.0 would begin; The Looming Threat of Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP): A Modern Concern
The world today faces a looming threat that transcends traditional notions of warfare and conflict: the electromagnetic pulse (EMP).
Modern Notions of Invasion: Addressing the Complexities of Asylum Seekers and National Security
In the past, the idea of invasion often conjured images of military forces storming beaches or crossing borders in overt acts of aggression.
Part 3: What’s the “threat” look like in Civil War 2.0?
Farm attacks in South Africa have been a harrowing reality for many farmers and their families, shedding light on the complexities of rural security and the impact of restrictive gun laws.
Never Again: Tracing the Path of Genocide from Identification to Extermination
Some conflicts blur the lines between civil war and genocide, exacerbating humanitarian crises and war crimes against specific groups.
Analyzing Iran’s Deployment of Slow Drones Against Israel’s Iron Dome: Motives, Tactics, and Lessons Learned
Iran’s decision to deploy 300 slow drones against Israel’s Iron Dome defense system needs be analyzed from various perspectives
“Cry ‘Havoc!’, and let slip the dogs of war.”
As a infantry lieutenant in the 82ndAirborne I read a personal memoire by a WW II vet who cautioned, “Do not let slip the dogs of war.”
Past the Point of “NO RETURN,” Civil War 2.0”
The Balkan Civil wars of the mid-1990s were not just distant conflicts in a faraway land; they were harbingers of profound lessons that we, as a nation and a military, have regrettably begun to forget.
World War III Watch: This is Entirely Jimmy Carter’s Fault
If, on November 5, 1979, President Carter had told the Ayatollah Khoumeini, in no uncertain terms, that either our embassy personnel being held hostage would be safely on a plane, heading out of Iran, within 72 hours, or we would regret their passing in the attack which reduced Tehran and Qom to radioactive black holes …
The Strategic Role and Controversies Surrounding Neutron Bombs
Some analysts say Israel made a strategic error and should have employed this old technology on October 8th.
Napoleon’s Hubris: The Perils of Overconfidence
Napoleon Bonaparte’s March of 1812 into Russia stands as a stark reminder of the dangers of overconfidence in military campaigns.
Biden issues an ultimatum, but Netanyahu reveals a red line of his own
Days after the Israeli Defense Forces accidentally fired on a convoy of workers from the World Central Kitchen who were distributing food in Gaza last week, killing seven, President Joe Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by telephone. According to the White House readout of the call, Biden demanded that Israel “announce and …
Five Very Scary Things
Five very scary things that might happen, are such because they are avoidable. The worst case scenarios don’t have to happen.
Visibility Due to Our Warriors, by George McClellan
Last Friday, 05 April 24, had been designated Vietnam Green Beret Veterans Recognition Day. I don’t know who made that proclamation
How World War 3.0 Could Begin: Ukraine’s Potential NATO Membership
“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.”
– Albert Einstein
Understanding the Realities of Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones
Humanitarian aid workers who volunteer to enter combat zones need to do so with a clear understanding of the risks involved.
Looks like we Trumped Red China; His protective tariffs ignited a worldwide backlash against the commies.
The news on Monday morning was dominated by stories of an economic recovery by Red China, of a recession that the U.S. press had largely ignored.
The Strategic Case for Washington, DC as a Potential First Target in Hypothetical World War 3.0
From a strategic standpoint, Washington, DC, emerges as a compelling and logical target for several key reasons