- Jarrod Hayes discusses his new book, Constructing National Security: US Relations with India and China.
- Mark Safranski (i.e. zen of Zenpundit) points us to Lt. General Prakash Katosh‘s “Optimising the Potential of Special Forces.” [Original Article]
- Shyam Saran argues that India’s new role as an observer on the Arctic Council should be used to restrain the headlong rush into an ecological catastrophe.
- Steve Aftergood notes that the Obama Administration does not disclose most Presidential Policy Directives even when they are not classified. Â A reason for the lack of transparency maybe due to Homeland Security Council’s integration into the National Security Council in 2009. Â (PPD#20 was leaked by Edward Snowden).
- Gary Owen evaluates the spin and reality of the Afghan Airforce’s readiness.
- Russia has staged its largest war games since the Soviet era.
- Dan Hirschman ruminates on the “philosopher of the particular case,” Ian Hacking.
Thanks for the shout out :)
You’re welcome. The book looks great. I can’t wait to read it.
Just made my day :)