January 2012
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Israeli Mistakes Against Hybrid Adversaries Serve... →
Thoughtful reading for those with a serious interest in both military tactics and strategy when fighting those with limited numbers and experience but with fairly advanced weapons.
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MapLight Launches New Company Pages | MapLight -... →
Newly launched and a serious site for anyone interested in the purchase of members of Congress.
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Press Freedom Index 2011-2012 - Reporters Without... →
Note that the U.S. ranking has declined. If you do not know why, please read the report.
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Quick Look: No More Résumés, Say Some Firms |... →
Atypical or the beginning of the future. How attractive to an employer is your “web presence”?
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Grading Obama's Foreign Policy | Foreign Policy →
See if their ratings match yours!
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British Economy Now Doing Worse Than During the... →
Another reason for the U.S. to adopt the austerity model?
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The newsonomics of global media imperative »... →
The role of the global news media has and is likely to have quite an impact on politics and economics.
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Opinion Briefing: New Normal Unclear for U.S.,... →
Well done summary.
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Nigeria's Boko Haram Militants Remain a Regional... →
Excellent report with analysis on the Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria.
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Food security: Dampened prospects - FT.com →
Excellent article by the Financial Times on diminished prospects for global food security.
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oftwominds: The New American Divide →
Strong and persuasive editorial on the divide between the upper caste and everyone else.
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A New Security Architecture for the Arctic |... →
With climate change, the Arctic needs to receive much more attention from a variety of governmental agencies. This is an excellent beginning.
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World Report 2012 | Human Rights Watch →
Human Rights Watch has released its 2012 World Report
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The End of the Salad Days — Where Is Google Headed... →
Thoughtful and scary.
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America's New Strategy: Endless War(s) - Robert... →
Excellent editorial on wars without all the usual war stuff.
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www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/01/pdf/dwwsp_c... →
Center for American Progress has released Rewiring the Federal Government for Competitiveness. Well worth your attention.
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Obama Is on the Brink of a Settlement With the Big... →
Thoughtful, convincing editorial.
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www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R42146.pdf →
Assessing DOD’s new strategic guidance by CRS.
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Rules of American justice: a tale of three cases -... →
Well-told and somewhat heart-breaking
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Russian Navy | Visual.ly →
Quick and brief look at the Russian navy. Excellent for a where are the fleets and what do they include.
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Iran in the Shadow of War » Counterpunch: Tells... →
Excellent summary editorial on Iran and the U.S.
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Justice on the Cheap Isn’t Justice at All |... →
Reduced funding for the various aspects of “Justice” plus the economic problems have made “justice” a chancy thing.
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Crony Capitalism Venn Diagrams » Graphic Sociology →
Clear, colorful, and great examples. Would make a great poster.
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www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R41084.pdf →
There have been many reports on the number of military and civilian casualties in Afghanistan. This one of the best.
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www.fas.org/sgp/crs/terror/R41780.pdf →
Jerome P. Bjelopera has authored this important Congressional Research Service report on the FBI and terrorism investigations.
IMF Survey: IMF Marks Down Global Growth Forecast,... →
The IMF World Economic Outlook issues its most recent report.
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What Country Most Resembles Iran in Its Power... →
Excellent comments/analysis on how to talk to Iran.
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Syria looks more like Libya every day →
Thoughtful analysis and prediction.
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Why Europe Should Be Glad its U.S. Troops Are... →
I doubt that Europe will step up and take their military responsibilities. Still, a good point.
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The State of Green Business 2012 | GreenBiz.com →
For those with a serious interest and concern about the environmental impact of business decision-making. Some good news and some not so good.
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10 Steps Toward Radical Revolution in the USA »... →
Good list of steps. However, none seem feasible now or in the near future.
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SIPRI Publications: budgetary priorities in Latin... →
Especially useful for those with a serious interest in Latin America.
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State funds for higher education fell by 7.6% in... →
Understandable given the economic circumstances, but the longer term results are likely to be painful.
NFWP Climate Adaptation Strategy →
Excellent example of how a U.S. federal agency an prepare a thoughtful climate adaptation strategy report. Nicely done. Every federal agency should have a similar plan.
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Tax Expenditures →
Six good articles/reports on various aspects of tax expenditure reform. Each is well worth your time.
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usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/e2/c/downloads/232541.pdf →
Important for those concerned with the health of the U.S. military. Although this focus is on the Army, much of what is said could be more broadly applied. Generating health and discipline is a continuing problem for the military.
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nsf.gov - National Science Foundation (NSF) News -... →
Declining U.S. leadership in science and technology is an issue that receives much discussion but little action. NSF indicates where we stand and the likely future.
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Rewiring the Federal Government for... →
Interesting prescriptions, but certain if this would work in our political environment.
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fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/180677.pdf →
The Congressional Research Service has released a solid, thoughtful and non-biased report on unmanned aerial systems. Essential for those concerned with the drone warfare initiatives.
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Economists: A Profession at Sea | Business |... →
Short, interesting article on an important topic: why have economists been so unhelpful in predicting and advocating solutions?
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Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS),... →
“Pakistanis are rhetorically aggressive but moderate in action.” Interesting perspective and different from the view often seem elsewhere. Perhaps there is hope for Pakistan.
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Key Reform Ally Dishes On ‘Weak-Kneed’ White House... →
Uncertain about validity, but certainly believable.
Infrequent postings for awhile
I have unexpectedly been asked to teach a graduate course two days before the class began. Overwhelmed at the moment creating course content including lectures and dealing with students.
Hope to be back soon.
2012 Presidential & State Primary Dates, in state... →
Quite a useful table. You may wish to print a copy to help you keep track of which state and when.
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GOP OED →
If you are not a conservative or a Republican, you will enjoy these definitions of popular political words and phrases.
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The Promise of American Intelligence | Foreign... →
A much more positive look at the effectiveness of the CIA.
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Daily Infographic | A New Infographic Every Day |... →
Guantanamo: Buba’s prison of terror is a clear, helpful visual summary.
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www.irs.gov/pub/irs-utl/irs_tas_arc2011_exec_summar... →
Strong critical report of the ability of the Federal government to provide the taxpayer with accurate and reasonably prompt service on tax returns. Will Congress act or further reduce resources.
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Hospital Incident Reporting Systems Do Not Capture... →
Scary research finding. Doubtful that anything will be done but certainly an opportunity for federal and state agencies as well as the relevant professional associations.
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Unaccountable: Private Military Contractor Abuses... →
Another good article on how the use of mercinaries abroad has led to confusion, poor performance, and substantial cost loses.