Category Archives: Domestic News

NSF Meeting February 9th – “Militarization of the CIA”

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Maria

 “The Militarization of the CIA” Has the Central Intelligence Agency become the Tactical Intelligence Agency?”  With  Rae Huffstutler Former Executive Director, the CIA  And other Intel community veterans   The Ramada Inn, Thursday, February 9, 9:00 am Increasing attention has … Continue reading →

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The Defense Strategic Guidance: What’s New, What is the Focus, Is it Realistic?

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Maria

President Obama went to the Pentagon to announce the Defense Department’s new “Strategic Guidance”, the document that will serve as the template for weapons acquisition, force sizing, military strategy, budgeting, and geographic focus for the future. It is highly unusual … Continue reading →

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The Collapse of the Soviet Union

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Maria

Marxist-Leninist doctrine predicted that capitalism would collapse on the “ash heap of history” as global communism triumphed as an economic system. Instead, 20 years ago Sunday it was the vanguard of the international communist movement, the Soviet Union, which disintegrated. … Continue reading →

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National Security Global Roundup

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Maria

The Drone Dilemma: Iran has the real thing. Now what? High level defense sources confirm that the drone the Iranians have displayed on TV is, in fact, an intact RQ-170 Sentinel. The capture—however it was done—is a severe blow to … Continue reading →

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The Explosion of US/Americas Oil & Gas Production

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Maria

Colleagues: Two columns today looking at the nation’s energy future, with the key arguments being that the coming explosion in availability of natural gas and, yes, oil, makes a focus on some renewable sources, such as wind and solar, questionable … Continue reading →

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