Just Like Clockwork
You’ll find a pair of interesting at timely reads at two of our favorite blogs on intelligence-related issues, Kent’s Imperative and Arms Control Wonk. The latter blog is the work…
How Israel Might Fight
In an interview with the Jerusalem Post, former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton said that “he’s very worried for Israel,” observing that sanctions and diplomacy have failed to halt the…
The Surge: Two Views
Today’s edition of Real Clear Politics offers links to a pair of contrasting views on the current troop surge in Iraq. “Understanding General Petraeus’ Strategy” was originally posed by the…
Don't Break Out the Champagne
Yes, the amnesty bill is dead, apparently for good. You won’t see another attempt at “immigration reform” until after the next President takes office, and only if there’s a major…
The Rest of the Story
The AP is reporting that Russia has conducted a successful test-launch of its Bulava-class, submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). A Navy spokesman in Moscow told the wire service that the missile…
Will He Bring the Blog?
Thursday’s photo-op at the White House offered another reminder that the Joint Chiefs of Staff is about to undergo a major leadership change. During yesterday’s event, President Bush appeared for…
Situational Awareness
Kudos to that British ambulance crew, who foiled an apparent car-bombing attack in London’s West End early today. The ambulance crew, dispatched to treat an individual at a nightclub in…
Hugo's Shopping Spree
Before heading off to Kennebunkport for a visit with George Bush, Russian President Vladimir Putin played host to Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez in Moscow. Mr. Chavez is apparently on swing…
The Next "Spectacular"
In the wake of last Friday’s foiled car bombing attempts in London-and Saturday’s bizarre, “drive-in” attack at the Glasgow Airport in Scotland–ABC News is reporting that Al Qaida is planning…
What Would Maverick Think?
Visitors to Davis-Monthan AFB near Tucson are often surprised by the huge number of old aircraft, parked in neat rows in the desert, and slowly baking in the Arizona sun.…