As a former U.S. Marine and human intelligence (HUMINT) officer with DIA, I thought I had a good grip on this topic, but along comes Chris Strom to teach me a thing or three about counter terror intel in a…
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The best military, foreign affairs and national security books recommended by Paul Crespo
While I generally read and recommend books on history, strategy and tactics, national security writ large, etc., this compact little book was more enjoyable than expected. A refreshing read. Written by Rick Bogdan who retired from the U.S. Army as…
Former NATO Commander Jim Stavridis’ ‘Book – 2034: A Novel of the Next World War’ – The Good and Bad
Below are excerpts from an excellent review of the new techno-thriller 2034: A Novel of the Next World War (2034) by retired four-star admiral James Stavridis, a former supreme commander of NATO, and Elliot Ackerman, a lauded author and Marine combat veteran of Afghanistan.…
As part of our effort to enlighten the general public, and national security professionals alike, on the growing China threat, we will publish introductory summaries and reviews for MUST-READ books on China. Chinese Communist Espionage – An Intelligence Primer - is…
The threat of terrorist infiltration at the border is real and author Todd Bensman explains it - and how the U.S. government has been secretly combatting it- in riveting detail in his new book - America’s Covert Border War. As…