Berto Jongman: Emergence of Heart Intelligence YouTube (5:40)

The heart is the first organ to develop, and the prime regulator of the rest of the body’s chemistry and function.  From the provided description: For over 22 years, Gregg Braden has searched high mountain villages, remote monasteries and forgotten texts to uncover their timeless secrets. Combining his discoveries with the best science of today, …

Chuck Spinney – Cogent Analysis pf Arab Spring Seven Key Challenges Not Available from CIA or Department of State – Plus Personal Appeal for Contributions to Keep CounterPunch Going

Jeffrey St Claire, the editor at Counterpunch has given me permission to distribute the attached essay, “The Arab Spring at the Crossroads,” by  Esam Al-Amin.  It was published in the subscription edition of Counterpunch and is not available at the CP website.  Al-Amin, who I do not know, has written a very informative summary of …

NIGHTWATCH: A Brief History of Indicators Analysis

Special Comment: A Brief History of Indicators Analysis Compilation, examination and analysis of indicators of a nation’s war preparations, collectively, are the oldest structured analytical discipline in continuous use by elements of the intelligence agencies since 1947. The discipline began in World War II and British defense intelligence maintained it ever since. After World War …

Intelligence Online: Egypt’s Army Chief US Army War College Thesis Critical of US for Being Blind to the Religious Dimension of Middle Eastern Power and Politics

Sedky Sobhy’s thesis makes the rounds By Issandr El Amrani | Egypt Military sedkysobhy Glad to see that a bunch of news outlets picked up the thesis by Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Sedky Sobhy I highlighted a few days ago. Some wanted to interview me but unfortunately I was not available, but …

Steven Aftergood: US Army Doctrine on Role of the Chaplain

U.S. ARMY DOCTRINE ON RELIGIOUS SUPPORT TO SOLDIERS Military chaplains in the U.S. Army must have at least a Secret clearance. “This allow them access to the unit operations center and ensures that the chaplain is involved in the unit’s operational planning process.” A newly updated Army doctrinal publication on Religious Support, which describes the …