Category Archives: Terrorism

Huntsman to Declare Candidacy Next Week

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Jon Hunstman announced yesterday that within a week, he will formally declare his intention to run for president. Speaking at an event in New York City to promote Henry Kissinger’s new book, On China, the future presidential candidate had remarkably … Continue reading →

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Posted in China, Defense, International Security, Media, Nuclear Power, Nuclear proliferation, Policy, Politics, Predictions, Terrorism, War | Tagged China, Decision 2012, Islamo-fascism, Jon Huntsman, Presidential election, Republican | 7 Comments

Who Won the Republican Primary Debate?

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Because I live on the West Coast and I work modern American hours, I missed the Republican Primary debate by about two hours. I mean, who the heck other than government employees gets home from work before 5 pm? So … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Central Asia, China, Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Crime, Defense, Education, Energy Security, Finance and Economics, Food Security, General, Healthcare, International Security, Media, Middle East, Nuclear Power, Nuclear proliferation, Peak Oil, Policy, Politics, Predictions, Science, Social Security, Taxes, Terrorism, Unions, War | Tagged Decision 2012, Herman Cain, Michelle Bachmann, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty | 8 Comments

Thomas Friedman and the Liberal Apocalypse

Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 by Chris Ladd

Deep in the Bible Belt, folks know the comfort of the coming Apocalypse. Most have enough sense not to try to predict its exact date, but just about everyone can appreciate its appeal. The End of Days is an escapist/revenge … Continue reading →

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Posted in Climate Change, Food Security, International Security, Media, Policy, Politics, Predictions, Terrorism | Tagged Chris Ladd, Paul Ehrlich, Paul Gilding, Population growth, The Apocalypse, The New York Times, Thomas Friedman, Thomas Malthus | 4 Comments

Remembering Jay on Memorial Day

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

The cross-currents of individual lives can be interesting things. Through time we each follow our own paths. On occasion, these paths intersect unexpectedly with those of greater men and women. During my life, my path crossed several times with one … Continue reading →

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Posted in California, Defense, Energy Security, Middle East, Terrorism, War | Tagged 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Iraq, Jay, Memorial Day, National Training Center | 6 Comments

Western Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites More Likely

Posted on Sunday, May 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Earlier this week, The New York Times reported that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) possesses evidence that the Iranians worked on nuclear triggering technology. This technology has only one purpose: to set off a nuclear weapon. More importantly, the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Middle East, Nuclear Power, Nuclear proliferation, Policy, Politics, Terrorism, War | Tagged Iran, Nuclear triggers, Nuclear weapons | 4 Comments

Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part III): A Political Assessment

Posted on Friday, May 27, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In my post earlier this week, I concluded returning to Israel’s pre-1967 borders would make the country difficult to defend against Arab aggression, even with its vastly superior military. Even with a patchwork of land swaps, it would still be a challenge for Israel to defend. Leaving … Continue reading →

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Posted in Defense, Energy Security, International Security, Media, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Terrorism, War | Tagged 9/11, Desert warfare, Egypt, Israel, Israelis, Jews, Jordan, Lebanon, OPFOR, Palestine, Palestinians, Palestinians dancing in the streets, Soviet Motorized Rifle Regiment, Syria, West Bank | Leave a comment

Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part II): A Military Assessment

Posted on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In yesterday’s post, I indicated my desire to reflect upon President Obama’s proposal rather than fall prey to my deeply visceral initial reaction. In this post, I decided to tackle what I know best first: the situation’s military dynamics. From a military perspective, the … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Call for Israel to Base Negotiations on Pre-1967 Borders (Part I)

Posted on Monday, May 23, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I have delayed responding to Obama’s speech last week, which called for Israel to revert back to its pre-1967 borders as a precondition for talks. Being the Rational Republican, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the situation rather than fall prey … Continue reading →

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Posted in Energy Security, International Security, Media, Middle East, Policy, Politics, Terrorism, War | Tagged 9/11, Israel, Jews, Palestine, Palestinians, Palestinians dancing in the streets | 11 Comments

The Butcher’s Bill

Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

There is no doubt that al Qaeda has wrought havoc throughout the world over the past two decades. However, actually seeing the number of people the terrorist organization has killed really brings home its destructive nature. Several weeks ago, The … Continue reading →