Why is Russia pulling out of Syria? Is it because Russia is out of money and the Syrian operation is hurting? Or is something else going on? There is no doubt Russia’s economy is suffering. Even without sanctions, Russia would have a hard time … [Read more...] about Russia’s Syria Pull-Out – A Tactical Move with a Strategic Rationale*
Contributor: Stephen Bryen
Waze and Social Media Danger – the Kalandia Lesson
An Israeli army driver and a squad commander entered the Kalandia Palestinian refugee camp by mistake while using the Waze smartphone GPS navigational app. They were attacked by the Palestinians with firearms and Molotov cocktails. The two soldiers, … [Read more...] about Waze and Social Media Danger – the Kalandia Lesson
Washington: Russia Should use Smart Bombs in Syria*
Washington has ramped up criticism of Russia’s bombing campaign in Syria, complaining that the Russians are using “dumb” bombs when America uses “smart” bombs almost exclusively. Is Washington right, and are the Russians just trying to wipe out … [Read more...] about Washington: Russia Should use Smart Bombs in Syria*
The F-35 is a Security Threat*
The greatest modern air battle after the 1973 Yom Kippur war was the air battle over the Bekaa Valley in 1982. The outcome of that battle still influences strategic planning and weapons development in the United States and Russia. One development … [Read more...] about The F-35 is a Security Threat*
Better Cooperation Needed With Taiwan*
Left: President-Elect Dr. Tsai Ing-wen and her team holding their first press conference. I have just returned from Taiwan where I served as an International Election Observer. The result of the election was a historic victory for the opposition … [Read more...] about Better Cooperation Needed With Taiwan*
Vetting Refugees is Possible*
With the flood of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa overwhelming Europe, and with the Obama administration allowing large numbers to come to the United States, there is a justifiable fear that embedded in the ranks of the refugees are … [Read more...] about Vetting Refugees is Possible*
Malaysian Airline Downing – A Terrorist Operation*
New evidence shows that flight MH370, the Malaysian airline heading toward Beijing on the night of March 8, 2014 and has yet to be found, lost electrical power hours before it stopped flying. This is consistent with the theory that MH370 was not due … [Read more...] about Malaysian Airline Downing – A Terrorist Operation*
Turkey’s Story on Downing Russian Jet Doesn’t Add Up*
Left: Putin: Turkey's Downing Russian jet "is a stab in the back, carried out by the accomplices of terrorists." The Turkish story on the Russian jet shoot down does not hold up. In fact, the evidence points to a deliberate provocation by Turkey … [Read more...] about Turkey’s Story on Downing Russian Jet Doesn’t Add Up*
Worry about ISIS Potential Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons*
France’s Prime Minister Manuel Valls has warned told the parliament that he could not rule out terrorists using chemical and biological weapons. Accordingly, the French government has taken its first step in distributing an antidote, Atropine, to … [Read more...] about Worry about ISIS Potential Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons*
The Real Story Behind the Undersea Cable Caper*
When the latest Russian ocean surveillance ship, the Yantar (Amber) sailed off the coast of Florida, US Navy senior officials sounded an alarm. The Russian ship, they said, carried deep surveillance underwater vehicles which could be used to cut the … [Read more...] about The Real Story Behind the Undersea Cable Caper*