Diplomacy

  • Strike First or Resolve First?

    Strike First or Resolve First?

    The analysis explores the complexities of conflict with Iran, emphasizing the need for resolution over military escalation. It argues that prior to military action, policymakers should exhaust diplomatic avenues, considering the long-term consequences of war. Understanding adversaries’ intentions and fostering perspective alignment can prevent unnecessary violence and costly misunderstandings.

  • The History of Tradecraft and Spycraft

    The History of Tradecraft and Spycraft

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    From Biblical Intelligence Networks to Modern Non-Official Cover Introduction: Intelligence as an Instrument of Political Power The history of political power is also a history of information. Governments, kings, military commanders, religious institutions, and political organizations have always needed information about people and places beyond their immediate reach. Tradecraft and spycraft developed from this basic…

  • Breaking the Cycle

    Breaking the Cycle

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    Causes of the Iran-Israel-United States Conflict and Paths Beyond Heavy-Handed Failure I. Introduction The conflict linking Iran, Israel, and the United States is best understood as a long strategic rivalry rather than a morality play with one innocent side and one uniquely aggressive side. Each government acts from a different combination of regime security, ideology,…

  • Peace Without Humiliation

    Peace Without Humiliation

    Ending the Russia-Ukraine War Through Mutual Security, Ukrainian Sovereignty, and Russian Reintegration Executive Summary The extended war between Russia and Ukraine has produced enormous human suffering while failing to create a stable security order for either country. Ukraine continues to defend its sovereignty, political independence, and internationally recognized territory, while Russia maintains that the expansion…