One could wager that these days few recall the works of Bismarck, Mahan, Haushofer, or the once puissant geopolitical theories of the Rimland and Heartland. And more recently, one wonders if even the study and evaluation of Realpolitik is anathema in … [Read more...] about Qatar: Small Nation, Large Schemes
U.S. Policy
ACD—Scientific and Policy Briefing on EMP Threats – 10 April 2014
The US Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will meet in full committee today to consider “Keeping the lights on - Are we doing enough to ensure the reliability and security of the US electric grid?” ACD will broadly articulate and … [Read more...] about ACD—Scientific and Policy Briefing on EMP Threats – 10 April 2014
Houston T. “Terry” Hawkins Joins ACD Board of Directors
Houston “Terry” Hawkins, Senior Fellow/ Scientist, Principal Associate Directorate for Global Security, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Joins the ACD Board of Directors The American Center for Democracy is pleased to announce that Houston T. “Terry” … [Read more...] about Houston T. “Terry” Hawkins Joins ACD Board of Directors
Ideology, Technology, and—Coming Up a Poor Third—Common Sense*
Nowhere is the struggle fiercer between half-aspiring ideology and good old common sense than in the Obama Administration’s energy strategy — or lack thereof. Having been ambushed by intrepid technology in the exploitation of natural gas — “the … [Read more...] about Ideology, Technology, and—Coming Up a Poor Third—Common Sense*
ACD Weekly Briefing, March 29 – April 4
Free Speech Champion by Rachel Ehrenfeld Mark Steyn could have not chosen a better lawyer to represent him than New York super lawyer Daniel Kornstein. I witnessed Dan's ability to "think under fire" (also the title of one of his many books), to … [Read more...] about ACD Weekly Briefing, March 29 – April 4
Free Speech Champion
Mark Steyn could have not chosen a better lawyer to represent him than New York super lawyer Daniel Kornstein. I witnessed Dan's ability to "think under fire" (also the title of one of his many books), to think creatively, and to apply his legal … [Read more...] about Free Speech Champion
Pakistan Redux*
With all the attention being paid to the Turkish election, the continuing "negotiations" between the six powers and Iran and the ins and outs of the talks that at some point may or may not take place between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, … [Read more...] about Pakistan Redux*
Google PR at the Expense of HLS*
Google is working hard to repair the damage to their public image, wisely doing so by criticizing various defense organizations. Over the last few months the American intelligence organizations got their fair share of bad publicity: The U.S. Senate, … [Read more...] about Google PR at the Expense of HLS*
ACD Weekly Briefing March 22 – 28, 2014
The Impact of Purposeful Interference on U.S. Cyber Interests* An ACD Event Report, by Rachel Ehrenfeld -- About the event: "Thank you for inviting me to participate in one of the most interesting discussions ever." -Houston T. Hawkins, Senior … [Read more...] about ACD Weekly Briefing March 22 – 28, 2014
The Impact of Purposeful Interference on U.S. Cyber Interests – An ACD Event Report*
“There’s been obviously a recent deepened concern with cybersecurity. But this is something the ACD has been thinking about for a long time. It has been ahead of its time and done a terrific job identifying emerging threats and issues which we need … [Read more...] about The Impact of Purposeful Interference on U.S. Cyber Interests – An ACD Event Report*