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DeM Banter: not sure this is new....well the use of the word "Convergence" may be... At War (NYTimes.com) May 30, 2013 At War: Notes From the Front Lines WASHINGTON — Adm. James G. Stavridis, who stepped down this month as NATO’s supreme commander, has been at war in two wars — overseeing the alliance’s role …
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DeM Banter: something we have discussed a great deal here on the m100Group over the past 18 months and it appears to rapidly becoming an issue of larger strategic international importance. When will Russia first use this capability in Chechnya? When will China use it in Nepal? What will the international response be? As John …
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DeM Banter: Mission Accomplished? (Just could pass up the picture) Wall Street Journal May 28, 2013 Pg. 13 Global View President Obama's speech last week at the National Defense University made clear the governing idea of his foreign policy. Nations in decline—democratic ones, at any rate—tend to be nations in retreat. When Britain informed the …
DeM Banter: I am so glad the sequester is not having any impacts [insert sarcasm here]... just read some of the press...that's why it is good to see this SAD story on page one of the Washington Post. There are... and there will be... serious impacts from this decision. Washington Post May 28, 2013 Pg. …
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DeM Banter: some good, some bad, some fantasy here...I have met Dr Kennedy and this sounds very much like him...would love to talk with Gen Eickenberry on the matter. New York Times May 27, 2013 Pg. 17 STANFORD, Calif. — AFTER fighting two wars in nearly 12 years, the United States military is at a …
DeM Banter: interesting times.... New York Times May 25, 2013 Pg. 1 WASHINGTON — President Obama, in one of his most significant speeches since taking office, did not simply declare an end to the post-9/11 era on Thursday. He also offered a vision of America's role in the world that he hopes could be one …
Continue reading "For Obama’s Global Vision, Daunting Problems By Mark Landler and Mark Mazzetti"
DeM Banter: interesting....now we just need Al Qaeda to sign the peace treaty of Paris or Versailles and we are good, right? Does the enemy get a vote as to when the war is over? It always about leadership: decision and choices...this is indeed a tough one. Wonder what this will look like in a …
Continue reading "Pivoting From A War Footing, Obama Acts To Curtail Drones By Peter Baker"
DeM Banter: Once again... history is indeed a great teacher. Reuters.com May 22, 2013 Most of the international debate about Syria policy focuses on how to remove President Bashar al-Assad from power. Options for NATO states and key Arab League partners include everything from enlisting Russia’s help in a diplomatic approach, with a conference now …
DeM Banter: But... the genie has already left the building with no leash... so getting it back in the bottle--especially now that Russia, China, and Iran have their own systems. The next 5-10 years should be interesting. New York Times May 22, 2013 Pg. 1 WASHINGTON — President Obama embraced drone strikes in his first …
Continue reading "Debate Aside, Drone Strikes Drop Sharply By Scott Shane"
DeM Banter: With the new "austerity" strategy there will be a need to invest somewhere. Where do we see the best dollar saved and dollar spent is still a discussion I have yet to hear. Quantum Look if executed could be a lower cost option when compared to others...but I am still Wondering Where the …
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