Category Archives: Newsletter
The Collapse of the Soviet Union
Marxist-Leninist doctrine predicted that capitalism would collapse on the “ash heap of history” as global communism triumphed as an economic system. Instead, 20 years ago Sunday it was the vanguard of the international communist movement, the Soviet Union, which disintegrated. … Continue reading
National Security Global Roundup
The Drone Dilemma: Iran has the real thing. Now what? High level defense sources confirm that the drone the Iranians have displayed on TV is, in fact, an intact RQ-170 Sentinel. The capture—however it was done—is a severe blow to … Continue reading
Iran Shoots Down US Drone Amid Evidence of Growing Western Covert Programs
Iranian armed forces claim they shot down an unmanned U.S. drone spy plane over its eastern border region. This event occurred amid growing indications that the U.S., Israel and other countries have launched fairly sophisticated covert programs aimed at destabilizing … Continue reading
GOOD-BYE COUNTER-INSURGENCY; HELLO AIR-SEA BATTLE
The U.S. is running as fast as it can from the defining strategy and focus of the last decade—fighting counter-insurgencies and engaging in nation-building. The new leitmotif the Defense Department is embracing is the “Air-Sea Battle’, with an unmistakable laser … Continue reading
Commentary on Iran and Syria
Colleagues: Two posts today, dealing first with our options with respect to Iran, and secondly, an insightful commentary on the situation in Syria. My article in yesterday’s RGJ argues that while Iran and the Iranian nuclear weapons program are anathema … Continue reading
