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Piracy Update

... men in a battle that US officials say will not end piracy. Moment to Shoot Somali Pirates Had Come - Julian Barnes and ... what happens when living under a rock)? Re: Piracy Update Would it be that difficult to institute a system of convoys? I ...

Blog post - Apr 14 2009 - 3:37am - 2 comments - 0 attachments

The Case of Mexico: A Hard Pill to Swallow

... this threat is to properly identify the enemy and update our list of foreign terrorist organizations. Adding these DTOs to this ... which is selling protection, kidnapping, extortion, piracy, contrabands, sale of organs, and prostitution rings. The profitability ...

Journal Article - Apr 20 2012 - 4:54am - 7 comments

This Week at War: The Navy's Pacific Problem

... the long run. This week, the Navy sent Congress an update of its 30-year shipbuilding plan , which would continue the trend of ... like P-8 and BAMS to areas where subs or surface ships/piracy may be a problem. It also has great potential for future upgrades. ...

Blog post - Mar 30 2012 - 4:22pm - 16 comments - 0 attachments

Does The United States Still Need USSOCOM? (Updated)

... conversations with SOF operators at all levels. Update: Abolish SOCOM - Herschel Smith, The Captain's Journal ... to get in on the action. Seems there is a huge global piracy issue, perfectly suited for the SEALs to shine and do what they do best, ...

Journal Article - Dec 13 2009 - 11:25am - 77 comments

US Sea Captain Freed in Swift Firefight

... cites the ship's owner and an unnamed US official. Update: CNN reports that Captain Phillips jumped overboard from the ... to see what kind of a game changer this becomes in GoA piracy. The Associated Press and others ...

Blog post - Apr 12 2009 - 2:12pm - 14 comments - 0 attachments

The Army wants your comments on its new Capstone Concept

... 's readers to help them improve the Capstone Concept.) UPDATE (1515 EST 24 Sept 09): TRADOC sent me a version of the file without the ... opposed to (e.g, China) are operating to prevent piracy off the coast of Africa. Recommend the use of "allies" instead of ...

Blog post - Sep 22 2009 - 12:24pm - 21 comments - 0 attachments

22 November SWJ Roundup

... of A Takes Control - Washington Post opinion Piracy High-seas Piracy Drama Plays Out in U.S. Courtroom - Los ... - New York Times Obama's Foreign Policy Needs an Update - Washington Post opinion Africa Sudan's Rival ...

Blog post - Nov 22 2010 - 4:17am - 0 comments - 0 attachments

24 November SWJ Roundup

... Korean Peninsula SWJ Korea News and Opinion Update - Small Wars Journal Iraq Lawmaker Blasts Asylum ... Weeps Over Girl's Rape - Associated Press Piracy Somali Piracy Trial: U.S. Jurors Deliberate Over Verdict - ...

Blog post - Nov 24 2010 - 7:02am - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Cut the Army, Forget Counterinsurgency (Updated)

... October 7 and a light breakfast will be served. Update : Hard Choices: Responsible Defense in an Age of Austerity is ... a perceived threat. Even in cases like Somalia, where piracy does represent a threat, or the DRC, where there are significant ...

Blog post - Oct 4 2011 - 10:07am - 8 comments - 0 attachments

22 April SWJ Roundup (Updated)

... International Security Assistance Force Operations Update - AFPS Pakistan U.S., Pakistani Military Chiefs Trade ... Use Mobiles as Propaganda Tools - BBC News Piracy S. Korean Commandos Storm Ship after Pirate Attack - ...

Blog post - Apr 22 2011 - 12:41am - 0 comments - 0 attachments