Robert Steele: Foreword to Spanish-Language Diary of a Spy with PRB Approval

Foreword It is a pleasure for me – and gives me professional satisfaction – to present this book to the Iberian public. I have known the author for several years, and admired his efforts to translate the lessons from his past life into useful capabilities in the commercial and public intelligence domains. While some will …

Review: Wrong Turn – America’s Deadly Embrace of Counterinsurgency

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-Regarded in Afghanistan, A Real Gem, November 22, 2013 This book is in our J-2 Library in Afghanistan, and it is a very well-regarded gem. This is a vitally important book. The author drives the value-proposition home with his Afterword, entitled “Truth as a Casualty of COIN.” His core point: …

David Swanson: Groups Call on Congress to Cut “Runaway” Military Spending by 25-50%

Groups Call on Congress to Make Massive Cuts in Runaway Military Spending A diverse array of organizations today launched a campaign to enact major cuts in wasteful military spending, as part of the December 13 federal budget resolution. The groups include peace, human service, economic and environmental justice organizations, food sovereignty and green energy groups, …

Berto Jongman: Bits, Bytes, & Stuff

Avaaz Demands National Leaders Acknowledge Fukushima Cognitive Computing Hope in Guatemala Map: Geopolitical Anomalies Recorded History is Wrong Syria Special from Adelphi Threat: Bitcoin as a Virtual Currency (Says DHS) Threat: Far More Dangerous Twin to Stuxnet Threat: GWOT (Says Erik Prince of Blackwater) Threat: The Next Bin Laden Threat: Toxic Waste Threat: Water Sustainability

Andy Piascik: Crimes Against Humanity: Why Is Henry Kissinger Walking Around Free?

Crimes Against Humanity: Why Is Henry Kissinger Walking Around Free? Andy Piascik Two months ago, hundreds of thousands of Chileans somberly marked the 40th anniversary of their nation’s September 11th terrorist event. It was on that date in 1973 that the Chilean military, armed with a generous supply of funds and weapons from the United States, …

Sepp Hasslberger: One Planet One Engine

The Cyclone Engine; USES ANY FUEL with NO ENGINE MODIFICATIONS After last weeks story on the Raphial Morgado and MYT™ Engine I Thought I would do a series on other innovative engine technologies. The Cyclone engine may only have average fuel efficiency, but does have many advantages over conventional engine technology. These include reducing emissions, and the ability …

Penguin: Our Veterans, Our Blood, Our Soul

This captures my continuing anguish. How American Troops in Afghanistan became Unreal (Jones) Ann Jones writes at Tomdispath.com Informed Comment Posted on 11/08/2013 by Juan Cole The last time I saw American soldiers in Afghanistan, they were silent. Knocked out by gunfire and explosions that left them grievously injured, as well as drugs administered by …