2-SECOND BURSTS

SHORT THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP, DECISION-MAKING, FLIGHT, AND OTHER TOPICS OF THE DAY

ARTICLES

Why Iran Matters—Part 2:  Killing Hostile Intent

Why Iran Matters—Part 2: Killing Hostile Intent

Part 2: Iran's persistent threat to all that don't agree with their brand if Islam are not going away. Here are a few reasons why we should help them go away. ...more

Politics & Patriotism ,Leadership & Excellence &Defense

March 28, 20265 min read

Why Iran Matters—Part 3:  It  Is About the Oil

Why Iran Matters—Part 3: It Is About the Oil

Global stability does depend on an Iran that plays by the rules, and allows for free commerce through the Straits of Hormuz ...more

Politics & Patriotism ,Defense

March 27, 20265 min read

Breaking the Stranglehold of Programs of Record

Breaking the Stranglehold of Programs of Record

A different approach to a Hi-Lo Mix ...more

Airpower & DoD ,Defense

March 25, 20264 min read

NATO's Failure to Launch — And the Wake-Up Call Europe Needed

NATO's Failure to Launch — And the Wake-Up Call Europe Needed

NATO has been a great success since its inception. But for a while now, it has needed an organizational facelift. Europe, long capable of leading, has needed to assume a greater leadership role in t... ...more

Airpower & DoD ,Defense

March 09, 20263 min read

Why Iran Matters, Part 1

Why Iran Matters, Part 1

A nuclear-equipped nation whose stated aim is the destruction of two other nation states is not an acceptable solution for anyone involved. ...more

Airpower & DoD ,Defense

March 09, 20265 min read

Air Force Readiness--Who's Job Is It Anyway?

Air Force Readiness--Who's Job Is It Anyway?

The real breakdown of Air Force Sustainment issues are structural and leadership, not technical. This article breaks down the key elements that are in disfunction. ...more

Air Force Disruptive Change ,True Leadership &Airpower & DoD

February 13, 20262 min read

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