Новости за 01.07.2018

Thanks to a "lurker" for this pointer to the forthcoming conference in London in early September 2018. Check the Downloads section. Link:http://www.professionalwargaming.co.uk/index.html Rex Brynen has a report after he 2017 UK Conference....

Book Reviews - Wars of None: AI, Big Data, and the Future of Insurgency

Book Reviews - Wars of None: AI, Big Data, and the Future of Insurgency by Chris Meserole – Lawfare

Bill wrote: ---Quote--- Something about the war on terror seems different though, and I can't quite put my finger on it. ---End Quote--- Could it be fear? Fear for the USA on 9/11 - for the public and most institutions - of a successful attack by an enemy unknown to them. An enemy then thought...

The Danger of Military Partisanship SWJED Sun, 07/01/2018 - 3:19pm

Throughout most of human history, societies and governments have failed to maintain the balance between liberty and security. It is not something we should take for granted. If we do, we once again will have realized the worst fears of the Framers and that would be a “dire” consequence indeed.

Al-Qaeda – “The Forgotten” SWJED Sun, 07/01/2018 - 12:39pm

The death of Osama bin Laden ended one of the longest manhunts in U.S. history and was a satisfying moment for all those who had participated in the decades-long endeavor, but it did not result in the dissolution of al-Qaeda. Unlike many terror groups, al-Qaeda is a many-headed organization, making it capable of surviving even the death of its founder.

How a New U.S. Brigade is Tackling a Wave of Bombings in Afghanistan’s Capital

How a New U.S. Brigade is Tackling a Wave of Bombings in Afghanistan’s Capital by Dan Lamothe– Washington Post

---Quote--- WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies believe that North Korea has increased its production of fuel for nuclear weapons at multiple secret sites in recent months — and that Kim Jong Un may try to hide those facilities as he seeks more concessions in nuclear talks with the Trump...