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
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, 2026•5 min read
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, 2026•5 min read
Breaking the Stranglehold of Programs of Record
A different approach to a Hi-Lo Mix ...more
Airpower & DoD ,Defense
March 25, 2026•4 min read
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, 2026•3 min read
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, 2026•5 min read
Executive Order 14265--Trump's Big Attempt to Reform Defense Acquisition
President Trump signed Executive Order 14265 with the intent to change the face of military procurement. It contains some major directional changes. Time will tell as to whether or not they work. ...more
Airpower & DoD ,Defense
October 15, 2025•6 min read
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