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Multilateral Public Vs. Unilateral Officials
Interesting paper: Data from the 2006 CCGA national survey once again indicate that the American public is much more multilateral than U.S. foreign policy officials. Large majorities of Americans favor several specific steps to strengthen the UN, support Security Council … Continue reading
Gelman On Taleb
Pretty extensive reading notes of Taleb’s The Black Swan. -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.
Training No Longer A Priority
RC- Pouring more and more resources into a whirlpool – Military planners have abandoned the idea that standing up Iraqi troops will enable American soldiers to start coming home soon and now believe that U.S. troops will have to defeat … Continue reading
A Spattering of Recent Developments
Guardian – They’re all over the place with this report on what to expect in terms of warfare for the next 30 years; not even one real mention of energy – This is the world in 30 years’ time envisaged … Continue reading
"The Empty Battlefield Is Full"
Incredibly fascinating post over on PostPolitical on the idea. Ties in history, hollow states, architecture and future-think. -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.