by Dave Patterson | Jan 2, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Military Affairs, Opinion
As numerous global regions and the home front present defense and foreign policy challenges, four primary trends to look for impacting US national security stand out. First, in 2023 the crisis on the southern border will grow in magnitude to be America’s most pressing...
by Dave Patterson | Dec 16, 2022 | Articles, Military Affairs, Opinion
Kyiv is being pummeled daily by Russian drones and missiles. It’s time to upgrade Ukraine’s air defense capability. To that end, reports reveal the US plans to provide Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept On Target or “Patriot” (PAC-3)...
by Dave Patterson | Dec 9, 2022 | Articles, Good Reads, Opinion, Politics
Repatriating Americans held in foreign prisons is always a win for any administration. Particularly important during the Christmas season is taking the opportunity to reunite families where one of their numbers has been separated and endured the hardship of a Russian...
by Andrew Moran | Nov 30, 2022 | Articles, Business News, Good Reads, Opinion
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude futures were volatile during the holiday-shortened trading week amid plans to impose a price cap on Russian oil. The policy is poised to go into effect on Dec. 5 when the European Union establishes a boycott on nearly all...
by Dave Patterson | Nov 27, 2022 | Articles, Good Reads, International, Opinion
What are Iran’s intentions, these days? If the Tehran government wants the world to see it as the single most significant menace in the Middle East, the ruling mullahs are succeeding. Recently Iran has stepped up its activities against the interest of the West...