My last post ended with the following question: “Does the new National Security Strategy mention anything about Russia and investing more resources in Alaska?” After reading the new U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) a few times, I can tell you that Russia is mentioned about 10 times, mainly in reference to how Europe needs to … Continue reading What’s in the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy—and Why Everybody Is Talking About It
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When Leadership Fails: A Diplomatic Disaster on the World Stage
Last Friday, the world witnessed one of the worst interactions between leaders in recent memory on national television. The behavior of this country’s leaders was, without a doubt, an example of counterproductive and poor leadership. Counterproductive leadership falls into five categories: abusive behaviors, self-serving behaviors, erratic behaviors, leadership incompetence, and corrupt behaviors.1 Last week, we … Continue reading When Leadership Fails: A Diplomatic Disaster on the World Stage
Book Review: There is Nothing For You Here
“Since this book was first published in October 2021, I have had chance to speak to and meet directly with tens of thousands of people to discuss how increasing access to opportunity can unlock the potential of millions from the American Midwest to the North East of England.” These are the opening words of the … Continue reading Book Review: There is Nothing For You Here
Book Review: Battlegrounds – The Fight to Defend the Free World
"A public informed about challenges to national security and issues that adversaries use to sow dissension, such as race, gun control, and immigration, will prove less vulnerable to manipulation. Education inoculates society against efforts to foment hatred and incite violence based on race, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or any other sub-identity. Finally, education combined with … Continue reading Book Review: Battlegrounds – The Fight to Defend the Free World
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