Event Report: 30 Jun-1 July, NYC – ICSR Peace and Security Summit

Peace and Security Summit Event Report/Notes + Host: London-based International Centre for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence + Partners, Affiliates, Financial Support: National Defense Univ, Rena & Sami David, The Rockefeller Foundation, Public Safety Canada, Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation, Centre for Policy Research, New Dehli, Dept of War Studies , King’s College …

Journal: PSYOP Dies, Renamed, Still Dead

PSYOP has long had problems being PSYOP.  Overseas they often work as “Military Information Support Teams” (MISTs).  If you want to get them significantly spun up, try to discuss with them “perception management” or “deception.”  Try that and they tend to go to ground very quickly.  As for nefarious, spooky, and master manipulators, US PSYOP has …

Worth a Look: Sign-Up Today to Be Part of Human Transformation Project

This is not a new organization. It is a new goal for every organization. Signup to stay informed or help out… The first phase of Four Years Go will roll out in Feb 2010. Below the Fold:  complete explicatory email from Tom Atlee, America’s seer for co-intelligence and revolutionary activism. Skip letter (bad idea–multiple links …

Journal: States of Conflict (AF, PK & IQ) An Update

By IAN LIVINGSTON, HEATHER MESSERA, MICHAEL O’HANLON and AMY UNIKEWICZ    January 2, 2010 In 2009, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan dominated American military and foreign policy. Which themes emerged over the last year? In Iraq, 2009 was the year of relatively smooth transitions. In Pakistan, 2009 was the year of the offensives. In Afghanistan, 2009 was …