Monthly Archives: May 2012

Save the Date: Friday, June 15th

US Dependence on Strategic Nuclear Weapons Does shifting to “zero” make sense?  With Keith Hansen The Ramada, 9 am, Friday, June 15 For the past seven decades US national security has been based largely on our stockpile of nuclear weapon … Continue reading

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May 22nd Meeting on Reframing Islam in the U.S. Media

REFRAMING ISLAM IN THE U.S. MEDIA With Dr. Munir Jiwa The Ramada Inn, Tuesday, May 22, 9 am Dr. Munir Jiwa will speak about the media narratives that shape the American perception of Islam, and the broader, deeper realities that … Continue reading

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Colin Powell on the Bush Administration’s Iraq War Mistakes

I had the pleasure of working for GEN Powell when he was Reagan’s Deputy NSA then his National Seurity Advisor. More stories on Colin to follow, but this summary and excerpts from his new book are worth pondering. Ty Colin … Continue reading

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The Syrian Rebellion – Any way out of the Morass?

Dr. John Jandali’s presentation to the National Security Forum last week provided a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the rebellion in Syria. Jandali discussed the powerbase of the Assad Family, the ethnic division of the country, the desperate nature of … Continue reading

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