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Justifying the use of force, a key to success in 4GW

Summary:  Fifth in a series of notes about America’s grand strategy. . A clear and sound justification for using force provides a basis for clear thinking and speaking about this vital subject.  The latter helps motivate our allies, attract support from the uncommitted, and weaken the resolve of our enemies.   As Thomas Jefferson said of an earlier …

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Empowered individuals — and super-empowered ones!

Summary:  Super-empowered individuals are a cutting-edge debate in some circles. But individuals are always powerful, able to shape their human and physical terrain — alter history. If there are such a thing, the big question is if they are good development — or bad? Following Godwin’s Law, this ends with a discussion of Nazi’s and Hitler. …

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