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Peace and Stability Operations
Veterans Day 2025
Veterans Day recognizes all who served. The Tuskegee Airmen and the Six Triple Eight, including centenarian Anna Mae Robertson, exemplified African American contributions during WWII, later receiving Congressional Gold Medals.

Peace and Stability Operations
World Food Day 2025
World Food Day 2025 calls for global collaboration to eliminate hunger and malnutrition. Despite adequate food production, 673 million face hunger. Everyone can contribute through donations or volunteering at charities.

Peace and Stability Operations
U.S. Navy’s 250th Birthday
The U.S. Navy celebrates its 250th anniversary. Once dominant, it now faces decline while China's fleet grows. Naval power remains crucial for global trade and security, requiring stronger international partnerships.

Peace and Stability Operations
Welcome to the Tech Cold War
The US government's AI action plan sparked a "Tech Cold War" with China, creating two competing camps: US-led allies promoting deregulated innovation versus China's proposed global AI cooperation organization targeting developing nations.

Peace and Stability Operations
Lest We Forget
This article reflects on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed 2,977 people, the subsequent establishment of Patriot Day for remembrance and service, and the unity that emerged afterward.

Peace and Stability Operations
Scenario Planning in a Chaotic World
Despite increasing global uncertainty, scenario planning remains highly valuable for modern businesses. Rather than predicting the future, it helps companies prepare for multiple possibilities, enabling proactive responses and competitive advantages.
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Personal Dispatches: Reflections on today’s society through the lens of Fortune Magazine December 1941
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Peace and Stability Operations
The Fear of Nuclear Proliferation
This article discusses the challenges of international intervention in the aftermath of a deadly cyclone in Myanmar. The author acknowledges the limitations of intervention due to a reluctant international community and the resurgence of national sovereignty. However, the article argues that intervention should remain a tool, used with leverage, to achieve a more humane world order.

Peace and Stability Operations
Hindsight is Good — Foresight is Better
This article discusses a self-critical report by the US Army on the first 18 months of the Iraq War. The report admits the lack of planning for the invasion's aftermath and highlights the need for a "SysAdmin Force" focused on post-war stabilization. The author concludes by praising the Army's ability to learn and adapt but emphasizes the importance of foresight in preventing future casualties.

Peace and Stability Operations
The End of Intervention?
This article discusses the challenges of international intervention after a cyclone in Myanmar. Steve acknowledges the limitations are due to a reluctant international community and a resurgence of national sovereignty. However, intervention with leverage is argued to be a necessary tool for a more humane world order.

Peace and Stability Operations
The Growing Concern over Small Nukes
This article discusses the risk of a nuclear attack in the US. While unlikely, the consequences could be devastating. Steve suggests advanced warning systems and evacuation plans to minimize casualties.

