The Straits of Hormuz have been in contention for several weeks. Iran constantly threatens the closure of the Straits, and many people believe this to be a “virtually impossible task,” while I personally believe it can happen if Iran so
Author of “All In: The Education of David Petraeus” Paula Broadwell takes three segments to explain her new book and what the former Army general did to help advance Afghan security. The book is a case study in transformational leadership
What started as a conversation on Facebook between two St.Louisans, Craig Schneider and Tom Appelbaum, sparked into the first “Welcome Home” Parade for U.S. troops after leaving operations in Iraq. Veterans and those supporting them traveled from all over the
Recent financial events in the Eurozone have been deeply troubling. One of the most common comparisons conservatives the United States make is that the current path will lead to the U.S. becoming like Greece or Italy–that the risk of U.S.
Every four years, during the presidential debate season, the Islamic Republic of Iran re-enters the American political spectrum. Conservatives are pressuring the President to act to in order to disrupt the rekindling Iranian nuclear capability. It is prudent to review
While reading traffic in a closed forum between current and former military officers, I stumbled across this message from a British officer. I’ve known him since the Iraq days, and he’s also served in Afghanistan. He’s an honest and very
US Army and Afghan Army play volleyball in southwestern Kandahar in 2011. On Sunday, a similar match in Zabul province turned deadly when an Afghan Army member shot and killed one American, wounding three. — It would be most helpful
The Army, Marines, and Air Force might be getting hammered with the new proposed Pentagon budget, but the Navy avoids the hammer. The Army will cut 80,000 men and the Marines 20,000; the Air Forces is proposing to cut seven
BAGHDAD (AP) – The U.S. pulled its troops out of Iraq because its economy is collapsing and it needed to save money, an al-Qaida front group said in a message posted on its website Wednesday, its first online comment since
Knowing President Obama’s Alinskyite proclivities, his third State of the Union address – coming as it did amidst a reelection campaign – could have been predicted to be filled with lofting, sometimes inspiring but routinely bait-and-switch rhetoric. Even so, his
All you need to see is the picture of a beaming President Barack Obama included in USA Today’s print assessment of the president’s three-year anniversary to know which way the story is slanted. Or, just take a gander at the
Terrorists are no longer simply militant groups attempting to take over countries with violence. Numerous terrorist groups have created their own political arms. Many of these political arms actually obtain elected seats in their host nation’s government. Some have duped
Americans aren’t the only ones shocked by U.S. Congressman Ron Paul’s assertion that international sanctions against Iran qualify as an “act of war.” The Texas Congressman has made the assertion several times during the past few years, and reiterated it
Americans aren’t the only ones shocked by U.S. Congressman Ron Paul’s assertion that international sanctions against Iran qualify as an “act of war.” The Texas Congressman has made the assertion several times during the past few years, and reiterated it
National Defense has an important analysis of where the US Army exactly stands in the era of Obama. They need to redefine their strategy in keeping with Obama’s plans to redirect its mission toward a greater focus on Asia. If
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Sectarian tensions grow among Turkey, Iraq and Iran Sectarian tensions grow in Gaza strip Saudis receive aid from China in developing nuclear weapon Geopolitical realignments are speeding in the Mideast region No deal till
Eight charged; seven cleared; one, please, let’s hope, to go. Finally, the last “Haditha” trial is in progress, and, thanks to Nat Helms at Defend Our Marines, everything you need or want to know about the proceedings, the witnesses, the
Kregg Janke makes a very compelling case that the Showtime series “Homeland” is anti-American propaganda. After thoughtful consideration, I disagree. Not vehemently. But I disagree. Janke could turn out to be right, and I will look like a sucker. Which
ARMOND WHITE SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT Why “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was Better Than “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” Armond White: It’s a way of looking at the entire year of film and giving people an
During the Bush Administration, the left loved to claim that the United States was not respected around the world because of its “cowboy diplomacy.” If only we stopped our warmongering, if only we spoke with our enemies to resolve conflicts,
The bipartisan Civil Service Recognition Act breezed through both houses back in December with no dissenting votes. The law grants the American flag to the families of federal employees killed while in service to the government. I am a little
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Al-Qaeda in Iraq infiltrating Syrian opposition U.N. General Assembly passes meaningless Syria resolution Al-Qaeda infighting in Yemen sparks deadly clashes Hamas – Fatah unity proceeds slowly with no apparent objective U.S. drone strikes kill
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Sarkozy cites ‘unprecedented crisis’ as EFSF is downgraded Papademos optimistic as negotiators return to Greece Portugal’s bond prices fall sharply after S&P downgrades Hungary and EU face major confrontation on Tuesday United Nations will
Ron Paul’s most glaring deficits as a Republican candidate have been his foreign policy positions. It is no secret that Judge Andrew Napolitano, host of Freedom Watch on Fox Business, is a huge supporter of Ron Paul, a fact that
By now, everyone is familiar with the scenes of U.S. Marines allegedly urinating on the bodies of dead terrorists in Afghanistan. And if you’ve read the news on this at all, you’re also aware that Senator John McCain was first
