Daily Archives: November 5, 2012

Gallipoli – Memorial at Anzac Cove by Ataturk “Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives… You are now living in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies … Continue reading →

http://www.chadhowsefitness.com/blog/2012/02/is-your-breakfast-killing-you/#more-4353

Good information on leading a JTF (or probably anything organization for that Matter).

More monkey business by KENNETH PAYNE on 18 JULY 2012 * Can chimps do strategy? It’s still bugging me. Why? Because it seems reasonable to assume that strategy involves informed choice, and presumes some degree of consciousness about that choice. … Continue reading →

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) Event Uneasy Balance: Weighing Turkish, Syrian, and Kurdish Interests September 10, 2012 I attended a panel discussion at FDD that debated the future of Turkish, Kurdish, and Syrian interests. Panel members were: Tony Badran, … Continue reading →

The Syrian Civil War’s Global Implications by Ted Galen Carpenter Ted Galen Carpenter, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, is the author of nine books on international issues, including The Fire Next Door: Mexico’s Drug Violence and the Danger … Continue reading →

Subject: Four Syrian Scenarios (Commentary) Date: August 7, 2012 12:00:00 AM EDT As the fighting in Syria intensifies, it is evident that there are four plausible outcomes. Unfortunately, most of them are rather unpleasant for both regional stability and Western … Continue reading →

Chattanooga (November, 1863.) A kindling impulse seized the host Inspired by heaven’s elastic air; Their hearts outran their General’s plan, Though Grant commanded there– Grant, who without reserve can dare; And, “Well, go on and do your will” He said, … Continue reading →

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/10/they-taught-america-to-watch-football/309083/

The Saturday Essay Geography Strikes Back To understand today’s global conflicts, forget economics and technology and take a hard look at a map, writes Robert D. Kaplan. If you want to know what Russia, China or Iran will do next, … Continue reading →