Summary: After our many failures in the long war that we began after 9/11, with the Middle East aflame, a few voices ask if our actions during the past few decades contributed to this disaster. They ask us to open our eyes to see our actions in this region — long a centerpiece of US …
The hidden origin of the fires burning in the Middle East Read More »
4GW is simple, despite efforts by practioneers and theoraticians to make it seem complex. The War Nerd’s columns illustrate the simplicity of its use and its remoreseless  efficiency. Like this one, demonstrating how the moral high ground is usually a key to victory in 4GW. “Rules in the Era of Squeamishness“, Gary Brecher (“The War Nerd”), The …
The War Nerd shows how simple 4GW theory can be Read More »
Here are some useful comments about the conflict between Russia and Georgia. IMO just Russia reasserting is traditional sphere of influence, into which the US was foolishly expanding. Contents “The Russo-Georgian War and the Balance of Power“, George Friedman, Stratfor, 12 August 2008 “South Ossetia, The War of My Dreams“, Gary Brecher (The War Nerd), The Exile …
What did we learn from the Russia – Georgia conflict? Read More »
Gary Brecher, aka The War Nerd publishing at The Exile, has written a long and fascinating article about the intersection of military and demographic trends in the 21st century. This just sketches out his thinking. I recommend reading the full article. “War of the Babies: When Modern Warfare and Demography Square Off, Demography Wins“ Gary …
The War Nerd discovers van Creveld’s “power of weakness” and demography Read More »
Summary: Here are two stories about Iraq. One by Ralph Peters, which says we are winning. One by Gary Brecher, which says we are losing. Can anyone tell us which is correct? Ralph Peters writes “Success in Iraq: a Media Blackout“, New York Post (20 May 2008) — Excerpt: Do we still have troops in …
Two stories about Basra and Sadr City – you decide who is winning Read More »
