Cutting defense spending responsibly
Diligent’s J. Michael Barrett had an article entitled, “Cutting defense spending responsibly” in todays Congress Blog over in The Hill newspaper. A link to it at their site is here:...
View ArticleThe Navy’s High-Tech $50,000 Kitty-cat Removal System
The Navy’s High-Tech $50,000 Kitty-cat Removal System It is almost too easy to mock the six-agency, 18 month, $3 million effort to clear 59 cats off of a Navy-owned island. The island of San...
View ArticleWhy Negotiations with Iran Won’t Work
People are starting to wonder if there is real concern for conflict between Iran and Israel or if this is just political posturing and gamesmanship. Sadly, it seems likely it is real this time around....
View ArticleIs the Hill full of “Helicopter Parents” when it comes to DoD?
In recent years the label of “Helicopter Parents” has been given to the over-protective and patronizing parents who refuse to let their adult offspring make their own mature choices. This presenta...
View ArticleGet in Here, but Stay Out There: Why Inconsistency in Foreign Policy is the...
A Washington Post editorial today (Challenging Egypt’s Generals) describes how one former prisoner and now blogger in Egypt turned out to be right — “In March of last year, just weeks after the...
View ArticleBeware the Easy Answer of Just Arming Others
It is perhaps not a surprise that the strategy for conflict management coming from the war-weary US has been trending towards a transfer of responsibility to foreign partners. Indeed, President Obama’s...
View ArticleAnalysis of Reports of Syrian Use of Chemical Weapons
Diligent’s CEO Mike Barrett discusses the realities of the ongoing conflict in Syria and the reported possible use of chemical weapons. Discussion includes 3 plausible scenarios regarding those...
View ArticleDiscussion of Recent Events in Egypt, Including US Arms Sales
Mike Barrett is part of a panel discussing the recent events in Egypt and how the current regime’s actions mean we should delay transfer of 20 F-16 fighter jets. A link to the clip on YouTube is...
View ArticleWashington Examiner article: Smarter Grid is a Smart Investment
Diligent team co-authored a recent feature article for the Washington Examiner titled Smarter Grid is a Smart Investment. It is based on a 4-part strategy document we recently completed for the...
View ArticleDefense News: All Coups Are Not Created Equal
Mike Barrett’s op-ed regarding the recent Coup in Egypt and practical analysis of the outcomes was featured in Defense News. Click here for the article in .pdf format.
View ArticleAnalysis of US Reaction to ISIS Threat
Mike Barrett is part of a panel discussing the ISIS threat and the reactions of the President and intelligence community. A link to the clip on Fox Business News is available by clicking The post...
View ArticleUS Strategy vs. ISIS
Mike Barrett discusses the current US strategy against ISIS and why the US needs a “reasonable strategy.” A link to the clip is available The post US Strategy vs. ISIS appeared first on Diligent...
View ArticleMike Barrett discusses ISIS militant attacks
Mike Barrett discusses the the recent attacks by ISIS militants the US reaction. A link to the clip is available The post Mike Barrett discusses ISIS militant attacks appeared first on Diligent...
View ArticleTactical victory is not enough in Iraq
Mike Barrett discusses the recent gains by Iraqi forces. A link to the clip is available The post Tactical victory is not enough in Iraq appeared first on Diligent Innovations - Strategy Consulting.
View ArticleBelgium: Major, imminent attacks thwarted by terror raid
Mike Barrett discusses the recent success by Belgian security forces. A link to the clip is available here. The post Belgium: Major, imminent attacks thwarted by terror raid appeared first on Diligent...
View ArticleCENTCOM pressuring Iraqi Army to stand and fight
Mike Barrett explains why US official outlined plans to retake Mosul from ISIS. A link to the clip is available here. The post CENTCOM pressuring Iraqi Army to stand and fight appeared first on...
View ArticleBRAC should be based on sound military strategy, not jobs creation
As part of the overall effort to significantly reduce defense spending President Obama will soon ask congress to establish a Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) Commission. While some analysts are...
View ArticleCutting defense spending responsibly
Diligent’s J. Michael Barrett had an article entitled, “Cutting defense spending responsibly” in todays Congress Blog over in The Hill newspaper. A link to it at their site is here:...
View ArticleThe Navy’s High-Tech $50,000 Kitty-cat Removal System
The Navy’s High-Tech $50,000 Kitty-cat Removal System It is almost too easy to mock the six-agency, 18 month, $3 million effort to clear 59 cats off of a Navy-owned island. The island of San...
View ArticleWhy Negotiations with Iran Won’t Work
People are starting to wonder if there is real concern for conflict between Iran and Israel or if this is just political posturing and gamesmanship. Sadly, it seems likely it is real this time around....
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