Blog Archives
No Clearance Reform = No Progress
Examiner – You cannot reform intelligence until you fix the clearance problem. You cannot privatize well until you fix the clearance problem. In fact, one of the core underpinnings of my “nation-state as a market distortion” argument is the flaws … Continue reading
Robb On AmericanAM
Here’s the podcast; rough overview: IO’s. Book. Pakistan + Obama. Mexico. -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.
Finally: A Useful Facebook App.
DabbleDo – Collaborative to-do lists are great for coworkers in the type of organizations I lead. And it comes in handy with friends too. Other than the one I am building, this is the only useful Facebook App I’ve come … Continue reading
Review: Billshare
Been using this to coordinate moving into a new place with a buddy. Pretty slick way to track joint expenses. Lets you see statistics of how much you spend where on what and easily see if you are even. Very … Continue reading
Afghanistan’s Failing Ecosystem
BBC – This is what happens when you fail to build a viable ecosystem: “I am here to transfer my job from Paktika border police to Khost. Inside the ministry they are asking me for $200. But I didn’t join … Continue reading