Monthly Archives: December 2009

Homeland Security after the Christmas Day Foiled Attack

Posted on December 30, 2009 by BreeMosley

HOMELAND SECURITY AFTER UMAR THE TERRORIST: WHOSE FAULT AND WHAT DO WE DO NOW? Colleagues,      The reality is that we dodged a very BIG bullet when the Al-Qaeda trained Nigerian terrorist failed in his clumsy attempt to blow up … Continue reading →

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Meeting on Vietnam, Tuesday, January 5, 9:00 am, the Gold & Silver

Posted on December 29, 2009 by BreeMosley

THE NATIONAL SECURITY FORUM presents “VIETNAM: FROM DOMINO TO ASIAN TIGER” INVESTING IN VIETNAM TODAY–THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES With David Henry, Managing Director, Vina Capital Group Gold and Silver, Tuesday, January 5, 9:00 am Over the past 20 years Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Impact of the Copenhagen Summit

Posted on December 20, 2009 by BreeMosley

Colleagues: The global summit on Climate Change that just wrapped up in Copenhagen produced a vague agreement that fell far short of the hopes and expectations of many participants. At the same time, many doubters of the apocalyptic projections of … Continue reading →

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Dr. John Scire’s Presentation on Global Energy Insecurity

Posted on December 19, 2009 by BreeMosley

Colleagues: Great group we had yesterday at the Siena for Prof. John Scire’s presentation on “Global Energy Insecurity”, focusing on our (and our allies’ and adversaries’) increasing dependence on oil when production appears to have peaked. John was kind enough … Continue reading →

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Whither Iran?

Posted on December 18, 2009 by BreeMosley

Colleagues: Two pieces today on Iran, one hopeful about the future and the other a somber reminder of the real nature of the current regime and those who rule it. First, COL Tim Geraghty, who commanded the Marine detachment in … Continue reading →

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