Plan Mexico: Winning the Peace #1 (readers’ advisory: esoteric military stuff)

[First published on L!, January 28, 2013] I’ve had opportunity to work overseas with many of Uncle Sam’s alphabet soup agencies (DEA, CIA, DOS, USAID, etc.) and have generally been underwhelmed by their lack of foreign language skills and understanding of the local culture. On the other hand they are filled with lot of really … Continue reading Plan Mexico: Winning the Peace #1 (readers’ advisory: esoteric military stuff)

The Ring of Conflict Zones Around India – A Video

The idea of the ‘String of Pearls’ is passé. I introduce the concept of the “Ring of Conflict Zones Around India.” With the fall of Bangladesh, the encirclement of India is now complete. I present to you the discussion and the future implications with Lt. Gen. PR Shankar, a distinguished scholar with a strong focus … Continue reading The Ring of Conflict Zones Around India – A Video

Ring of Conflict Zones Around India – Clear and Present Danger

Do you know that Pakistan’s total external debt owed to China rapidly swelled from $7.6 billion in 2016 to $26.5 billion in 2022, Sri Lanka from $4.6 billion to $8.8 billion, Bangladesh from $0.97 billion to $6 billion, Maldives from $0.3 billion to $1.2 billion and Nepal from $0.07 billion to $0.26 billion. Pakistan’s interest … Continue reading Ring of Conflict Zones Around India – Clear and Present Danger

Why the Bangladesh Crisis is a Major Concern for India

Did you know that India shares a 4,096-kilometer-long international border with Bangladesh? This border spans across 5 Indian states: Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and West Bengal. There could be a major crisis in these states in the near future if Indian authorities do not take action. I'm shedding light on how anti-India forces are working … Continue reading Why the Bangladesh Crisis is a Major Concern for India

Why Should Be India Considering The F-35 Fighter Jets

The sun sets behind an Australian F-35A Lighting II aircraft at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2018. The first Australian F-35 arrived at Luke in December, 2014. Currently six Australian F-35's are assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron where their pilots train alongside U.S. Air Force pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff … Continue reading Why Should Be India Considering The F-35 Fighter Jets

Winning the Peace: Final Chapter

The title is supposed to make you think about the goal of war not being the enemy laying down arms but in the end-state that we desire. In other words, what should peace look and feel like to you? I have posted, some have said ad nauseam, Winning the Peace OPs before but my previous … Continue reading Winning the Peace: Final Chapter

Apple TV Question

In T1, E7 (Amistades) of 'Sugar' what is the meaning of the lady's facial expression from 4:21 - 4:23? You'll need to watch the scene from 4:04 - 4:24 to cop the vibe she is going after. Thnx 4 playing I was a passport bro when being a passport bro wasn't kool krap This second … Continue reading Apple TV Question