Journal: Cyber-War, Cyber-Peace, Cyber-Scam

Questions stall effort to protect Pentagon network WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s plan to set up a command to defend its global network of computer systems has been slowed by congressional questions about its mission and possible privacy concerns, according to officials familiar with the plan. Resolving questions about the command’s mission are central not only …

Handbook: Peace Operations for the JTF Commander

Long over-due for re-issuance, this time with a great deal more participation from all Eight Tribes, and a really warm welcome for the US Institute of Peace (USIP) which hit its stride with Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction (Paperback).  No one answers the phone when we call to ask about an update.

Review: THE NINE PILLARS OF HISTORY–ALSO A GUIDE FOR PEACE

Placeholder December 28, 2009 Gunnar Sevelius Need the link for a new book. Review in a few days. Certain to be very favorable, this is precisely the kind of synthesis we need more of. Contrasts with the nine pillars of peace used within the UN which are more functional, will compare and contrast shortly.

Review: The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace

Phenomenal–Ref A Relevant to Everywhere Else December 21, 2009 Ali A. Allawi The author has achieved extraordinary synthesis and summation, with gifted straight-forward language.This book is not only a capstone reference, but demonstrates why we need to LISTEN–none of us could learn–in a lifetime–all that this author has in his head. That’s why multinational engagement …

Reference: Map of Multilateral Peace Operation Deployments

SIPRI Map of Multilateral Peace Operation Deployments Click to enlarge This SIPRI map presents a snapshot of multilateral peace operation deployments worldwide in September 2009. Using data drawn from the SIPRI Multilateral Peace Operations Database, it shows where missions are taking place, how large they are and which organizations and coalitions are conducting them. Download …