Field Notes: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The opulence amazes most Americans, Australians, and Europeans. Instead of tribal authoritarianism, ethnic enmity, or criminal anarchy, they discover a […]
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Geopoliticus
A nation must think before it acts.
The Rise of the “BASF” Doctrine?
In a world of irregular—and regular—threats and in a nation confronting fiscal austerity and seemingly showing an increased aversion to […]
Field Notes: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Like anyone who travels often, I’m frequently asked what country I found most intriguing. I have learned something valuable everywhere […]
Winds of Change: Comparative Energy Security Policies
The meltdown of three reactors at Japan’s Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant, following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on March […]
al Qaeda doesn’t follow its own lessons learned!
Don’t feel bad U.S. military, you are not the only force struggling to make better decisions from your lessons learned. […]
Field Notes: Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
I last saw Nuevo Laredo in late 2010, around 9pm on a humid autumn evening. I had just walked off […]
Cybersecurity – Congress 0, White House 1
On February 12, 2013, just before delivering his fourth State of the Union address to Congress, President Obama signed an […]
Why al Qaeda Needs Donations More Than Ransoms
For several months up to the recent French intervention in Mali, al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has been […]
Field Notes: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo surprised me. Its denizens projected rugged, comforting warmth, welcoming visitors across religions and nations to visit their modern ruins. […]
Will Economics Still Prevail Over Politics in Asia?
Most people today closely associate Asia with robust economic growth, fueled by expansion in infrastructure, manufacturing, and services. Even though […]