Category Archives: Iraq

Understanding the Border Security Debate

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues: Rather long submission today, but worth reading. Two views on the immigration/border security issue. Might want to read the second first, which is a comment by a retired Admiral (“W”) and a piece arguing the traditional case that we … Continue reading →

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Civil-Military Dust-Up and are we already moving to Plan B?

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Rex

The White House has obviously leaked minutes of highly secret meetings, as well as the photo earlier showing GEN McChrystal on Obama’s plane in an almost supplicant position, to demonstrate the President’s firm control over the military. While much of … Continue reading →

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U.S., Russia to sign new START Treaty in April

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Rex

United States, Russia will sign Nuclear Arms Treaty Marked by Significant Reductions in Strategic Missiles Colleagues, President Barack Obama will meet with Russian President Dimitri Medvedev in Prague on April 8 to sign a new strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty … Continue reading →

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The 11th Annual Global Gala at UNR April 2

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Rex

NSF Members, Our sister organization, the Northern Nevada International Center at UNR will be holding its annual “Global Gala” on Friday, April 2. The speaker for the event will be Diane Crow, who served 20 months in Iraq and is … Continue reading →

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The passing of Charlie Wilson–End of an Era

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues: The death of Congressman Charlie Wilson this week marks the end of an era, and the passing of a very flamboyant and influential public figure, particularly on the Mujhadein war against the Soviets. Ironically, when I put out a summation … Continue reading →

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