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Sep 6, 2021

The End of the Global War on Terror

It’s Really a Case of Strategic Overreach The sun is setting on the era of the Global War on Terror. The messy end of the Afghanistan War has come and gone, and President Biden said he’s going to withdraw US forces from Iraq soon. It’s a bit hard to believe America’s time of perpetual war is winding…

Iraq War

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The End of the Global War on Terror
The End of the Global War on Terror
Iraq War

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Aug 15, 2021

Afghanistan, Iraq, and the End of the Global War on Terror

The news streaming from Afghanistan as the Taliban storm back into power is as breathtaking as it is tragic. While I never personally served in Afghanistan, I can’t help but to feel a sense of national loss and disappointment. As a Soldier and a student of American foreign policy, I…

Iraq War

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Afghanistan, Iraq, and the End of the Global War on Terror
Afghanistan, Iraq, and the End of the Global War on Terror
Iraq War

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Jul 4, 2021

I Miss Roundabouts

Of all the things I miss about living in the United Kingdom, I think roundabouts are the most underrated. Driving in Britain was a hair-raising adventure, and roundabouts made them even more so until I got comfortable with them. I think I’m a pretty solid driver most of the time…

Britain

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I Miss Roundabouts
I Miss Roundabouts
Britain

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·Apr 25, 2021

At the Water’s Edge

Racism’s threat to U.S. national security U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg said Americans must stop “partisan politics at the water’s edge.” Senator Vandenberg then supported President Harry Truman’s foreign policy initiatives, including the Marshall Plan, the Truman Doctrine, and the creation of NATO.[1] This Republican senator’s support for a president’s priorities…

Racism

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At the Water’s Edge
At the Water’s Edge
Racism

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Jul 11, 2020

What’s Our Role as Christians in This Moment of Justice?

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 Our concept of justice usually revolves around some vision of…

Justice

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Justice

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May 6, 2020

Reflections on Jesus Feeding the Five Thousand — The Most Impressive Cookout in History

Jesus feeding the five thousand continues the series of miracles Jesus performed after He began His ministry on Earth. See John 6:1–15. “Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming towards him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these…

Jesus

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Reflections on Jesus Feeding the Five Thousand — The Most Impressive Cookout in History
Reflections on Jesus Feeding the Five Thousand — The Most Impressive Cookout in History
Jesus

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Apr 24, 2020

Faith and Persistence Pay

It worked for the official in Cana, and it works for us too! Reflections on John 4:46–54 “The official said to Him, ‘Sir, come down before my child dies.’” — John 4:49 Jesus returned to Cana where He had previously performed His first miracle of turning water into wine. Clearly…

Faith

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Faith and Persistence Pay
Faith and Persistence Pay
Faith

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Apr 20, 2020

Thoughts on Resurrection Sunday or Easter

“(They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.)” — John 20:9 The word Easter comes from an Old English word meaning ‘dawn’ or ‘to shine,’ which has some Germanic name basis from the goddess Eostre. The cardinal direction ‘East’ also comes from this…

Christianity

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Thoughts on Resurrection Sunday or Easter
Thoughts on Resurrection Sunday or Easter
Christianity

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Apr 7, 2020

Finding Insight in This Moment

Thoughts on Jesus’ triumphant arrival in Jerusalem for Passover “At first his disciples did not understand all of this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him.” — John 12:16 Jesus made his…

Coronavirus

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Finding Insight in This Moment
Finding Insight in This Moment
Coronavirus

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Nov 25, 2014

Welcome to the Post-Precision World

In terms of strategy, there’s still no replacement for landpower in this age of high technology — Irvin Oliver is the author of this post. The views expressed here are solely those of the author. No endorsement by the U.S. Army or the Department of Defense is implied or expressed. Landpower is Indispensable The development and advancements in precision-guided munitions have increased the military’s ability to successfully strike targets with…

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Welcome to the Post-Precision World
Welcome to the Post-Precision World

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