Monthly Archives: June 2010

Save the Date and NSF Website/newsletter Update

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues: A Save the Date for what should be an extremely popular program on July 23 (no RSVPs yet!), and an update on our NSF website/newsletter. Ty SAVE THE DATE Friday, July 23, the Sienna, 9 am breakfast STEPHEN FRYE, … Continue reading →

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The Real Civil-Military Differences Over Afghanistan

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Rex

Tyrus W. Cobb June 27, 2010 CONSPICUOUS RESTRAINT AND TARGETED ASSASSINATIONS In the wake of GEN Stanley McChrystal’s (M4) resignation last week, there has been considerable speculation regarding possible changes in the U.S. strategy for prosecuting the war in Afghanistan. … Continue reading →

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Should the President Accept or Demand GEN McChrystal’s Resignation?

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Rex

McChrystal Submits Resignation Should the President Accept It? GEN Stanley McChrystal has apparently submitted his resignation to President Obama, following a very damaging series of interviews he and his staff did for a reporter for Rolling Stone Magazine. It’s only … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Border Security Debate

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues: Rather long submission today, but worth reading. Two views on the immigration/border security issue. Might want to read the second first, which is a comment by a retired Admiral (“W”) and a piece arguing the traditional case that we … Continue reading →

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Two key U.S. allies,Turkey and Israel, drift toward hostilities

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Rex

Colleagues: Two articles of interest today on Turkey and Israel, both highly critical of each country. Mark Steyn draws our attention to the highly worrisome turn by Turkish leaders away from the pro-Western, modernizing, partner of Israel, secularized Muslim country … Continue reading →

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