Monthly Archives: December 2009
Homeland Security after the Christmas Day Foiled Attack
HOMELAND SECURITY AFTER UMAR THE TERRORIST: WHOSE FAULT AND WHAT DO WE DO NOW? Colleagues, The reality is that we dodged a very BIG bullet when the Al-Qaeda trained Nigerian terrorist failed in his clumsy attempt to blow up … Continue reading
Meeting on Vietnam, Tuesday, January 5, 9:00 am, the Gold & Silver
THE NATIONAL SECURITY FORUM presents “VIETNAM: FROM DOMINO TO ASIAN TIGER” INVESTING IN VIETNAM TODAY–THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES With David Henry, Managing Director, Vina Capital Group Gold and Silver, Tuesday, January 5, 9:00 am Over the past 20 years Vietnam … Continue reading
Assessing the Impact of the Copenhagen Summit
Colleagues: The global summit on Climate Change that just wrapped up in Copenhagen produced a vague agreement that fell far short of the hopes and expectations of many participants. At the same time, many doubters of the apocalyptic projections of … Continue reading
Dr. John Scire’s Presentation on Global Energy Insecurity
Colleagues: Great group we had yesterday at the Siena for Prof. John Scire’s presentation on “Global Energy Insecurity”, focusing on our (and our allies’ and adversaries’) increasing dependence on oil when production appears to have peaked. John was kind enough … Continue reading
Whither Iran?
Colleagues: Two pieces today on Iran, one hopeful about the future and the other a somber reminder of the real nature of the current regime and those who rule it. First, COL Tim Geraghty, who commanded the Marine detachment in … Continue reading
From Washington on the President’s Afghan Process and Decision
Colleagues: Well, this has been a most interesting week to be in Washington, hanging around the Pentagon, Capital Hill, and the Think Tanks. Obviously, the President’s decision and speech on Afghanistan has been thoroughly analyzed, dissected, criticized, and–in some instances–praised. … Continue reading
The New “Normal”
Colleagues: A bit down in the dumps today, as I wake up and consider all of the multiple problems and challenges facing the U.S., the state, and us personally. It seems, at times, overwhelming. While serving in the Reagan NSC … Continue reading
Insurgents Penetrate American Drone Operations
Colleagues: Two articles on the drone issue. The first, much discussed today, highlights the penetration of our Predator/other drone software by insurgents using relatively cheap and simple technology to hack into the guidance, surveillance, and targeting operations of the drones. … Continue reading
