Monthly Archives: February 2010

Meeting on Strategic Nuclear Forces, Wednesday, March 3

The National Security Forum presents KEITH HANSEN Former National Intelligence Officer for Strategic Programs and Nuclear Proliferation Speaking on “The Obama Administration & Nuclear Weapons” The Gold & Silver (4th and Vine Sts), 9:00 am, Wednesday, March 3 President Barack Obama … Continue reading

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National Security Implications of the Growing Debt/Deficit Crisis

Colleagues: I know I am somewhat of a “deficit hawk”, but I am increasingly of the opinion that our national debt and annual deficits are unsustainable and are leading this country to the brink of collapse. Indeed, I would say … Continue reading

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The passing of Charlie Wilson–End of an Era

Colleagues: The death of Congressman Charlie Wilson this week marks the end of an era, and the passing of a very flamboyant and influential public figure, particularly on the Mujhadein war against the Soviets. Ironically, when I put out a summation … Continue reading

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Hayden and Gast on Handling Terrorist Suspects

Colleagues: Two very important and interesting pieces today. The first is from Bob Gast, a Renoite and participant in this Forum, who recently retired as an Assistant Director of the FBI. Bob laments the publicity given to how we handle … Continue reading

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