trust in our public and democratic institutions is falling away in a landslide An unknown sage observed, “Information is a tool of warfare, and information is warfare itself.” Three...
Developing countries suffer the broadest, most severe social, economic, and security effects of money laundering in real estate The U.S. government spends $16.8 billion annually through the United States...
The notion that the Trump administration’S decision was unexpected is UNCONVINCING President Trump’s October announcement that the U.S. will “pull out” of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty set...
Every major thread in the world’s wisdom has some aspect of contemplative practice in it How can senior leaders cope with the overwhelming amount of information and constant high...
We definitely want leaders that know how to win A BETTER PEACE welcomes Admiral John Richardson, the 31st Chief of Naval Operations, to present his perspectives on strategic leadership....
Men and women of all races and backgrounds were transformed by the war, whether they stayed at home or fought at the front Veteran’s Day is observed in the...
In nuclear war, the past is necessarily a poor guide Carl von Clausewitz wrote, “Everything in war is very simple, but the simplest thing is difficult.” His classic warning remains...
The Europeans should not be happy about [the US withdrawal] … even if it is a good thing for the U.S. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (also known as...
The INF was a successful treaty, in that it was fully implemented. … [and it was] intended not to be easy to pull out The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty...
How do you explain how well-intentioned, patriotic, bright people make poor judgments that lead to so much suffering? Historian and U.S. Naval Academy Professor Brian VanDeMark joins the podcast...
there are individuals and events in history so far outside the ordinary that a mere record of the facts, however detailed, cannot convey the worth of the man to...
she laid her hand upon this nation, this corpse, and it rose and followed her. Thanks to all who participated in our Halloween Whiteboard! We received so many great...
Napoleon stands out in history for being an individual who understood the interplay between war and politics WAR ROOM welcomes Lieutenant General Christopher Cavoli, Commander of U.S. Army Europe...
Broadening experiences are essential to the development of Army leaders—both Officer and Enlisted Thanks to all those who provided the responses to the following question: If we define a...
The promise of much of this outsourcing was to reduce cost. … but the total costs [of all contracts] have gone up. So contracts are not cheaper The joint...
Is it necessary for Generals to be on the modern battlefield? Is it worth the risk? Stars, I have seen them fall, but when they drop and die No...
At its best, integrating women or any new group of people makes you re-evaluate where the Army is as a whole The current discourse on the inclusion of women...
It’s the Night of the Living Dead Generals! We’re changing things up a little with a special Whiteboard celebrating that most ghoulish of holidays, HALLOWEEN. There is no part 1 this...
A day in the Army where you don’t learn something new is a day wasted WAR ROOM welcomes Lieutenant General Wayne Eyre of the Canadian Armed Forces to the...
There have been reports alleging that peacekeepers have abused the very people they are supposed to protect An Amnesty International report found that in 1999, peacekeepers in the United...