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4-29 June - Conflict Analysis Online Instructor-Led Course – U.S. Institute of Peace

4-29 June - Conflict Analysis Online Instructor-Led Course – U.S. Institute of Peace

Why Engage in Proxy War? A State’s Perspective

Why Engage in Proxy War? A State’s Perspective by Daniel Byman - Lawfare

SIGAR on Economic Growth—Good History, Flawed Policy SWJED Mon, 05/21/2018 - 12:23pm

Only a few countries still rely principally on foreign aid to generate economic growth. Afghanistan is one, but it too will have to increasingly rely on its ability to attract investment and generate internal capital flows. Because promoting foreign investment is an essential element of economic growth strategies, the new lessons learned report from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan... Читать дальше...

---Quote (Originally by davidbfpo)--- The full title is 'Extremist Content and Russian Disinformation Online: Working with Tech to Find Solutions' and the author, Clint Watts (Forum member), gave evidence today before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism. There is...

[QUOTE=AdamG;210733]China bans Orwell's ANIMAL FARM and the letter 'N'. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/china-animal-farm-ban-censorship-george-orwell-xi-jinping-power-letter-n-a8235071.html What about Nineteen Eighty-Four? I suppose the Animal Farm is one example among many.

Israel vs. Iran: Who Holds the Advantage in an Increasingly Looming War?

Israel vs. Iran: Who Holds the Advantage in an Increasingly Looming War? By Carlo Muñoz - Washington Times

Project Mentor: A Case for Broadening Within U.S. Army Cadet Command SWJED Mon, 05/21/2018 - 12:30am

Cadet Command provides the preeminent holistic developmental experience for mid-grade officers and senior non-commissioned officers. Away from the “flagpole”, and in an unfamiliar and public environment, leaders arise. More importantly, mentors are forged. The Army benefitted from a chance encounter (resulting in a lifelong relationship) between Fox Conner and Dwight Eisenhower. Читать дальше...

36 Local Candidates Have Been Assassinated in Mexico. And the Election is Still 2 Months Away.

36 Local Candidates Have Been Assassinated in Mexico. And the Election is Still 2 Months Away. By Kevin Sieff – Washington Post

U.S. anti-ISIS Office Gets Reprieve as Syria Pullout Accelerates

U.S. anti-ISIS Office Gets Reprieve as Syria Pullout Accelerates by Josh Lederman and Matthew Lee – AP