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Donald Bolduc

Donald Bolduc
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi giving a speech.

The Bolduc Brief: United Against Iranian Aggression – Standing with Israel to Ensure Regional Security

Israel Apr 17
Biden meets with members of his National Security team in the White House situation room on April 13, 2024.

The Bolduc Brief: Challenges and Consequences – The Biden Administration’s Handling of the Iran Attack on Israel

News Apr 16
Original illustration by SOFREP

The Bolduc Brief: Afghanistan Revisited- Lessons from a General’s Perspective

Expert Analysis Mar 23
A stark reminder of the urgent need to fortify and revitalize U.S. national defense amidst growing global threats. Original illustration by SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief: The Urgent Need for an Effective Approach to Defending the United States and Its Interests

Military Mar 13
Uniting military precision with policing compassion, we build a pathway towards a safer future for our communities.

The Bolduc Brief: Enhancing Public Safety: The Comprehensive Approach to Crime-Fighting

Law Enforcement Mar 04
An elaborate Wikipedia hoax claimed that the German battleship Bismarck was equipped with advanced technology, including cloaking devices. This misinformation persisted on the site for a time before being corrected.

The Bolduc Brief: Navigating the Pitfalls of Wikipedia – Always Double Check Your Facts

Editorial Feb 19
Don and Sharon Bolduc campaign for Nikki Haley in South Carolina, February 14th, 2024.

The Bolduc Brief: South Carolina Press Conference for Nikki Haley – ‘I Went Through Ranger School With Bone Spurs’

Editorial Feb 15
Waiting for mediocre care in a crowded VA waiting room. SOFREP created original image.

The Bolduc Brief: The Broken Promises of Veteran Healthcare – A Legacy of Neglect

Editorial Feb 14
The dual nature of social media and kids. SOFREP original illustration.

The Bolduc Brief: Parents, Beware the Perils of Social Media

Editorial Feb 11
A 2023 survey showed that approximately 10% of high school kids had vaped in the past 30 days. Data from the CDC.

The Bolduc Brief: On the Impact of Teenage Vaping

Editorial Feb 10
Don't ignore the blatant cries for help. Image Credit: Loma Linda University Health

The Bolduc Brief: Domestic Violence – A Scourge in Our Communities

Editorial Feb 08
A visual testament to the shadow cast by opioids and fentanyl, fragmenting communities and challenging our collective resilience. Original image by SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief: The Devastating Impact of Opioids and Fentanyl on America’s Towns and Cities

Editorial Feb 07
Officers should not have to suffer in silence. Original illustration by SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief: A Silent Struggle – Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Police Suicide

Culture Feb 06
The needs of the police force must ultimately strike a balance with the needs of the community. Original image by SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief: The Impact of Defunding the Police Policies – Escalating the Dangers of Policing

Expert Analysis Feb 05
Remembering the fallen. Original image by SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief – A Call to Action: Reassessing America’s National Security Posture

World Jan 30
Biden is ready to lead the charge against Iran. Bad idea. Original illustration by SOFREP.

The Bolduc Brief: The Danger of War Talk With Iran by the Biden Administration and Congress in Washington, DC

World Dec 31
Former US Army Private Ethan Melzer was sentenced to 45 years in prison for attempting to murder U.S. service members, providing and attempting to provide material support to terrorists, and illegally transmitting national defense information.

The Bolduc Brief: Perspective and Vigilance – Understanding the Pentagon Report on Extremism in the US Military

Expert Analysis Dec 06
A stylized map of the world done in red, white and blue. Original illustration by SOFREP

The Bolduc Brief: America’s Struggle to Win Wars: A Reflection on Divisiveness and Lack of Commitment

Editorial Dec 05
A map of the war-torn region. Image Credit: The University of Denver

The Bolduc Brief: The Israeli-Hamas Conflict – Assessing the Challenges

Expert Analysis Dec 04
Effective leadership must be learned, often through trial and error.

The Bolduc Brief: Common Themes in What It Takes to Be Number One, Leaders Eat Last, The Dichotomy of Leadership, and The Wisdom of the Bullfrog

Featured Nov 25