Defence IQ: Top 10 Defence Blogs 2011
Defence IQ: Top 10 Defence Blogs 2011
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Yes, we made the top ten cut at Defence IQ. So did Danger Room, Abu Muqawama, Ares Blog, Kings of War, Michael Yon, War is Boring, Information Dissemination, The Best Defense, and RAF Airman’s Blog. Congrats to all!
Here's the write-up on SWJ: "There is nothing particularly small about the topics covered by the Small Wars Journal Blog, which is aimed at engaging small wars practitioners. Run by numerous passionate and high profile contributors, Small Wars Journal Blog offers searing analysis on small wars topics from guerrilla warfare in Colombia to counterinsurgency operations in the Middle East. OK, so we admit that there was a bit of friction as to whether SWJ fell into ‘blog’ or ‘journal’ territory. Either way, both are a good read. So add them to your bookmarks."
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Journalist-Soldiers: Blogs, Books, and Freedom on the Battlefield
Journalist-Soldiers: Blogs, Books, and Freedom on the Battlefield
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Journal of Military Operations
This is a new, free e-journal following the model of Wilf Owen's 'Infinity Journal'. JOMO is dedicated to military operations as well as tactics; the Editor is Dr. Jim Storr, a.k.a Colonel Storr, author of 'The Human Face of War'. Registration is free: https://www.tjomo.com
The first edition has six articles, the first by SWJ contributor Sergio Miller compares the ARVN and the ANSF. Next to read is one looking at Orde Wingate's paramilitary operations, whose Gideon Force obtained the surrender of 14,000 Italian soldiers - the force being 140 strong!
Is there an operational...
...level of war. No. I agree there. But Wilf, as always, is too eager to throw the bambino out with the bathwater. I do belive that there is something called operational art. I could take or leave the article. I find this much more enlightening.
Watching China in Central Asia
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This blog examines China's evolving influence and role in Central Asia.
Written by Raffaello Pantucci, a Senior Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Dr. Alexandros Petersen, author of The World Island: Eurasian Geopolitics and the Fate of the West and Sue Anne Tay, a photographer and author of Shanghaistreetstories.com.
Link:http://chinaincentralasia.com/
After studying in China for several years, learning the language, Raffaello Pantucci has taken to travelling through this vast region and some of his earlier posts appear on:http://council.smallwarsjournal.com/...read.php?t=246
Traditional Right By Bill Lind
Link to William S. Lind's new blog site. He is back for sure now.
http://www.traditionalright.com/
European (French, German, Russian) Blogs
Hi all,
I'm curious if any of you would recommend any French, German, or Russian blogs on national security or politics. The blogs can be about those countries or originate from those countries, and can be in English, French, German, or Russian. Thanks!
Stability Operations Magazine
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Now accepting submissions for 2014 issues!
Stability Operations magazine is seeking 800-1200 word submissions from practitioners, experts, government officials, and leaders in stability and development for our 2014 issues on the following topics:
Refugees: From Syria to CAR - Deadline: 14 February
Stability Game: What Happens After Korean Unification? - Deadline: 15 May
Stability: An Investment in the Future - Deadline: 15 August
Africa's Success Stories & Challenges Ahead - Deadline: 3 November
SO magazine also accepts submissions on other topics pertinent to stability and development, including:
Resilience Programming
Construction & Logistics
ITAR & Export Controls
Donor Trends
Monitoring & Evaluation
Contract Reform
http://www.stability-operations.org/?page=SOmagazine
7 Military Blogs You Need to Check Out
7 Military Blogs You Need to Check Out
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7 Underrated Military Blogs That Can’t Get No Respect
7 Underrated Military Blogs That Can’t Get No Respect
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Babatim is back (aka Free Range International)
Babatim is Tim Lynch, a former USMC officer who was in Afghanistan as a civilian "outside the wire" and had an excellent blog running till his departure in May 2012, alongside having "issues" to resolve. He has resumed blogging, which is a prelude to book writing. Hat tip to a SWC member for noticing.
Link:http://freerangeinternational.com/blog/?p=5480
In 2009 CavGuy posted this comment:
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Pithy yet excellent Afghanistan insight you won't find elsewhere.
Tim's own bio (dated 2008):
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I am a retired Marine who spent over seven years in Afghanistan doing security and reconstruction projects. I traveled to every province in the country, rarely used armored vehicles, never lived inside a base or secure compound, and made many great friends during my time in Afghanistan. For the last four years of my adventure I blogged extensively on what I was doing and what I was seeing on the ground. There are some great stories and cool pictures on this blog as well as guest posts from a few truly remarkable people. I am leaving the blog up as a resource for people to visit for a unique perspective into the longest conflict in American history.