It has been noted that the whole of the U.S. Government is not engaged in the War of Ideas. This war, the inappropriateness of the noun "war" notwithstanding, is a war of information, of understanding, discourse, perceptions, and confidence. …
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Public Diplomacy Awards
http://mountainrunner.us/2008/05/public_diplomacy_awards.htmlWorth noting is the Public Diplomacy Alumni Association, formerly the USIA Alumni Association, announced its 2008 achievement awards. Jonathan Henick, for outstanding efforts an personal commitment, courage and creativity promoting and defending freedom of speech and independent journalism in the repressive environment of Azerbaijan. …
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Contracting out foreign military training
http://mountainrunner.us/2008/05/contracting_out_foreign_milita.htmlI am firmly opposed to contracting anything related to foreign military training on the basic belief that outsourcing prevents development of lasting military-to-military relations and inhibits military cultural exchange and personal relations. …
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16 May SWJ News, Op-Ed, Events & Blog Roundup
http://smallwarsjournal.com/blog/2008/05/16-may-swj-news-ope...Passport Cards Called Security Vulnerability - Bill Gertz, Washington Times Gates on Diplomats, Again... - Galrahn, Information Dissemination US INTERAGENCY Gates Lauds Moves to Bolster Civilian Agencies - AFPS Of Budgets and Priorities and the War of Ideas - Matt Armstrong, MountainRunner US INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY The Impartial Intelligence Analyst - Richard Fernandez, The Belmont Club AFRICA Council Backs Stronger UN Presence in Somalia - Reuters Darfur Rebel Leader Gains Momentum
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Historicus
http://historicus.usdoctrines are apostates who are legitimate targets. Takfiri ideology is widely condemned by mainstream Muslims. Along with irhabi, it makes a useful counter to those who label themselves as jihadis to gain support in Muslim communities.Sources: NCTC and DHS. There's significantly more in the DHS document, so please be sure to read it. I think this is the first step to really embarking on a legitimate Information Operation to counter those of groups like al-Qaeda.
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The Importance of Language
http://historicus.us/2008/05/15/the-importance-of-language.a...They do not mince words about who the enemy is, but rather propose that the United States Government be conscious of the strategic importance of language in fighting against terrorists for the first time since September 11th, 2001. (Hat tip to Matt Armstrong, who posted links to the originals) All of the concepts and guidelines in these documents are common sense: Don't use Arabic terms, especially religious terms. that most American politicians and diplomats don't have the cultural knowledge to use
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15 May SWJ News, Op-Ed, Events & Blog Roundup
http://smallwarsjournal.com/blog/2008/05/15-may-swj-news-ope...Nuclear Lab Fails Terrorist Exercise - Bill Gertz, Washington Times The Government’s Jihad on Jihad - Andrew McCarthy, National Review opinion Two Real Alternative Models of Development - Max Boot, Contentions Budgets and Priorities and the War of Ideas - Matt Armstrong, MountainRunner Assessing the Muslim Brotherhood "Firewall" - Marc Lynch, Abu Aardvark Civilians Missing From Action - Spencer Ackerman, Washington Independent US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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A European army?
http://red-army-family.blogspot.com/2008/05/european-army.ht...from Americans, French, Germans, or British, rely upon an underlying premise that the military is subservient to the elected government. Also, placing our own soldiers next to foreign militaries demonstrates a commitment that outsourcing does not. Rather the crucial question that should asked at the onset of any potential outsourcing is simple: Should the task be done by a private company in the first place?
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New Yorker in DC
http://nykrindc.blogspot.comOf budgets and priorities and the War of Ideas
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In Battle for Recruits, Marines Win
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/inteldump/2008/05/in_battle_f...The D-Ring Danger Room Democracy Arsenal DipNote Douglas Farah George Packer Global Guerillas Heritage National Security Blog Intl Law Grrls IraqSlogger James Fallows Kings of War Long War Journal Max Boot Mountain Runner Opinio Juris Outside the Beltway The Paper Chase SCOTUS Blog Small Wars Journal Soldier's Home Volokh Conspiracy War Historian War & Piece The Washington Note
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坓⁊求杯
http://smallwarsjournal.com/blog- Gian Gentile, Small Wars Journal The Ghosts of Vietnam - Richard Fernandez, The Belmont Club Vietnam Ghosts - Phillip Carter, Intel Dump Contracting out Foreign Military Training - Matt Armstrong, MountainRunner Understanding Smith-Mundt's Barriers - Matt Armstrong, MountainRunner Sent to War by a Letter - Phillip Carter, Intel Dump AFRICA Sudan: 200 Died in Darfur Rebel Raid Near Khartoum - Associated Press UN Security Council Condemns Rebel Attack in Sudan
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Femtegenerasjons krigføring: Krigermunken vender tilbake
http://olepetergalaasen.wordpress.com/2008/05/13/femtegenera...” fra Xiandos. Relaterte norske nyhetsartikler: Krig på ubestemt tid, Arne Strand i Dagsavisen. Hva er Vesten?, Guy Sorman i Dagbladet. Kvalitetsblogger: Global Guerrillas. Fabius Maximus. Mountainrunner. Small Wars Journal. Swedish Meatballs Confidential. Don Vandergriff. Coming Anarchy. Skilluminati Research.
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