Someone in the United States government is afraid of Israelis. That has to be the best explanation why Israelis' ongoing attempts to enter the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) are encountering stubborn resistance, despite the fact that 38 countries, some … [Read more...] about U.S. Fears Israeli Tourists
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Russia: The Geopolitics of Natural Gas
Russia’s economic weakness lies in its dependency on natural gas, which represents nearly 60 percent of its exports. This dependency, which led Senator John McCain to describe Russia as “a gas station masquerading as a country,” should make economic … [Read more...] about Russia: The Geopolitics of Natural Gas
The Complete Guide to Online Threats: Part I
A glimpse behind the scenes of virus creation, in a must-read article that could help you prevent digital mishaps and disasters. We won’t give any hacking tips, but we’ll hopefully help you understand the threats lurking in the dark corners of … [Read more...] about The Complete Guide to Online Threats: Part I
“Czechoslovakia” or “Finland”
All historical analogies are odious, some dead white man – probably a Frenchman – has said. Obviously, he meant that times change, the cast changes, the nuances change, the world moves on, and no geopolitical situation really replicates an earlier … [Read more...] about “Czechoslovakia” or “Finland”
Blaming the Jews. Again.
Blaming the Jews is a tradition in the borderlands of East Europe, where numerous governments and insurgency groups felt free to "use the Jews," as the saying goes, blame them for whatever real or often trumped-up economic or other problem they … [Read more...] about Blaming the Jews. Again.
Misreading Russia
Andrei Zubov, a well-respected Russian historian at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, was recently fired because of an op/ed that aptly compared Putin's annexation of Crimea to Hitler's annexation of Austria and the Sudetenland … [Read more...] about Misreading Russia
Hezbollah’s Involvement in the Civil War in Syria
Left: Hezbollah operatives celebrate their victory after the takeover of the city of Yabrud (YouTube, March 16, 2014). Hezbollah regards the takeover of Yabrud as a security and morale-boosting achievement, costing the organization relatively few … [Read more...] about Hezbollah’s Involvement in the Civil War in Syria
Ideology/Incompetence?*
Belatedly in this instance, in our search to solve the mystery of the Obama Administration’s policy formulation process, the highly touted The New Yorker extended interviews by David Remnick are found wanting. A little more Obama, a little less … [Read more...] about Ideology/Incompetence?*
Qatar: Small Nation, Large Schemes
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
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