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Please listen to this webinar about the extraordinary military and legal challenges faced by IDF during the current war. Thank you Natasha Hausdorff and John Spencer for unveiling the truth. https://lnkd.in/ek-T-hAa

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Those who gravitate to the terms “militia” and “well-regulated” need to understand the meanings of those terms when they were written. The Virginia Constitution of 1776 clarifies the terms: “SEC. 13. That a well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defence of a free State; that standing armies, in time of peace, should be avoided, as dangerous to liberty; and that in all cases the military should be under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power.” Well-regulated back then meant well-organized. Now that we have that out of the way, what part of “shall not be infringed” wasn’t clear?

We honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve in the armed forces. Let us remember the fallen heroes and express our gratitude for their dedication to peace and freedom. Have a read of this blog post on the importance of honoring those heroes: https://ow.ly/uxlp50Q6s4F #LestWeForget

Who profits from war?💵💵💵 War often brings immense human suffering and destruction, but there are entities that stand to profit amidst the chaos. Arms manufacturers and defense contractors, driven by the demand for weaponry and military technology, see substantial financial gains during times of conflict. The military-industrial complex, a term coined to describe the symbiotic relationship between the military and defense industry, thrives on perpetual warfare. Additionally, some argue that certain political and corporate interests may benefit from war, as geopolitical shifts and resource acquisition become strategic objectives. While the toll of war is measured in lives lost and communities shattered, the beneficiaries are often those who profit from the machinery of conflict. #PeacePrevails #HarmonyInUnity #TogetherForPeace #GlobalTranquility #OneWorldOnePeace #SpreadLoveNotWar #PeacefulCoexistence #UnityInDiversity #BuildingBridgesNotWalls #PromotePeace #PeacefulWorld #ChoosePeace #MakeLoveNotWar #HarmonyForAll #PeacefulFuture

An insight into military law and the armed forces tribunal https://lnkd.in/dNpca59v

NEW BLOG POST—75 years ago today, President Truman signed Executive Order 9981—banning segregation in the armed forces and calling for the abolishment of discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in the military. But issues of discrimination still remain. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at some of our recent work on how DOD is addressing the issue of discrimination in military academies and the special operations community: https://lnkd.in/eVzQWZmV

In May, I heard a talk by the commanding general of the U.S. Army's Special Operations Command, based at Fort Liberty - then still Fort Bragg. This is what I wrote: "Last week, at the Angus Barn restaurant in Raleigh, the Research Triangle Regional Partnership was holding its 2023 State of the Region dinner to bring together business and community leaders from the 13-county region.  The main speaker was Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, commanding general of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).  He described Fort Bragg as the Army’s “premier power-projection platform.”  “I want you to understand the treasure you’ve got right down the road here.  Unlike any other military base in the world. In the world.  Not just the United States.  In the world. Collectively, the special operations forces, the 82nd Airborne, the wide variety of forces at Fort Bragg – we’re prepared to rapidly deploy around the world to respond to a crisis or a conflict at a moment’s notice.   “I like to say, when the president dials 9-1-1, he dials 910,” the area code for Fayetteville. By population, he noted, Fort Bragg is the largest military base in the U.S., with 51,000 military, 72,000 family members, 21,000 civilians and contractors and 125,000 retirees in the area.  The local economic impact is around $8.3 billion annually.  His command, USASOC, is composed of 36,000 soldiers in 17 U.S. and two overseas locations. “We’re perpetually deployed, all the time, 3,000 people, 70 to 80 countries every single day,  even at the height of the counter-terrorism war, we’ve been working with our partners around the globe to take on our adversaries as well as counter-terrorism threats on your behalf to keep the homefront safe.” He said that the military needs help from private sector R&D to counter our adversaries. “We call this the special operations, SOF-space cyber-triad,” to give national leaders more options to “deter those who would threaten our freedom.” “It means people have to be experts in disciplines that are beyond each traditional form of warfare.  We need warriors proficient in coding, unmanned systems, artificial intelligence,  space-based capabilities. The military alone cannot develop these systems and methods to win the next great conflict.  It rests a lot on the shoulders of the people in this room. We need you as our team-mates and partners in protecting the nation.”  The fact that we are preparing for large-scale combat operations does not seem to me to reduce the need for special forces. They are useful in operating within whatever perimeter China wants to extend in the Western Pacific, serving as a force multiplier in working with our allies. Their biggest role has always been that role. It seems as if the Pentagon wants the Marines to operate in that fashion in and around a Chinese perimeter, they would also want Special Forces to perform that role as well. So I don't get this.

Of course, the notion that armed conflict is driven by the expiration date of arms is a controversial and complex issue. There are certainly many other factors at play, including ideological differences, historical grievances, and the quest for power and influence. However, in a world where the arms industry dominates global politics and military action, it is important to consider the potential influence of expiring arms stockpiles on the decision to go to war.