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Warning from a whistleblower about the results of not protecting whistleblowers

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 5 Comments / 26 June 2013 15 April 2019

Summary: Today we have an analysis of the results of the Snowden affair by one who knows about such things. Franz Gayl (Major, USMC, retired) was a whistleblower, received the usual retaliation, and successfully fought back to recover his security clearance and job. He gives us grim tidings of our apathy and disinterest in the …

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What China Wants Us to Understand about China’s Rise

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 8 Comments / 12 March 2012 11 April 2014

Summary: Today we have another guest post by Franz Gayl (Major, USMC, retired), in which he provides perspective on one of the most important developments of the 21st century. Correctly understanding and reacting to this is essential for America, if we are to have a successful grand strategy in the 21st century. . Contents Introduction …

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We should begin preparing now for the Evacuation of Israel

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 47 Comments / 6 March 2012 12 November 2017

Summary: This article by guest author Franz Gayl (Major, USMC, retired) looks ahead, beyond Israel’s current moment in the sun. They face a divided Arab people and even more fragmented Islamic societies, which they overawe by their massive military strength — exercised in the shadow of the world’s hyperpower. But these are ephemeral advantages; meanwhile the tides run against Israel. …

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Realism and Realpolitik – Setting the Conditions for America’s Survival in the 21st Century

By Larry Kummer, Editor / 30 Comments / 23 February 2012 5 March 2012

Summary: Today we have a brilliant guest post by Franz Gayl (Major, USMC, retired) discussing America’s place in the world, and recommending what should be our grand strategy to best adapt to the inevitable changes that lie ahead in this century. It’s deserves some attention as an alternative to the dark course that we’ve chosen, one that leads to hard times for …

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