‘You’ll be sorry’ Russia tells Britain at UN Security Council

‘You’ll be sorry’ Russia tells Britain at UN Security Council

Russia exchanged some heated words during the UN Security Council meeting in regards to the rising tensions between Russia the Britain. They spoke on the recent attacks against Sergei and Yulia Skripal on British soil, to which Russia has been seeking involvement in the investigation. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), a global […]

A dose of history: Robert Peary and Matthew Henson

A dose of history: Robert Peary and Matthew Henson

The old methods of exploration — seeking out uncharted territories, risking life and limb to brave new terrain, indigenous people and unknown wildlife — have all seemed to fade into the past. Cartographers aren’t hand-drawing maps from memory and cutting through lush jungles with machetes as much anymore. Although, it could be argued that every […]

A look at military bands around the world

A look at military bands around the world

Music has been a driving, inspirational factor to human beings of all walks of life for longer than anyone can remember. Early military-centric music may go as far back as a drummer boy on a boat, keeping the tempo for everyone as they rowed. Large, organized military bands have unique histories within their respective nations, […]

Killer Robots: Why we might not find Terminator in our near future

Killer Robots: Why we might not find Terminator in our near future

There have been a million movies set in some sort of dystopian or post-apocalyptic future where killer robots are either a serious threat, or have taken over the world already. From humanoid “Terminator” robots to one of the latest “Black Mirror” episodes, “Metalhead,” these robotic organisms seem to have perfected the killing of human beings. […]

Afghan airstrike on madrassa, dozens reported killed

Afghan airstrike on madrassa, dozens reported killed

The Afghani Air Force conducted a targeted strike on a madrassa in Taliban territory in Northeast Afghanistan, in the Kunduz Province. Current news reports are circulating of over 50 killed and 150 wounded, though the reports have been particularly conflicting as time goes on — this has sparked international outrage, as many of the victims […]

‘Denazification’ and a post WWII Germany

‘Denazification’ and a post WWII Germany

The picture above was taken on April 5, 1935, exactly 83 years ago today. One look at this picture and one can already surmise the difficulties Germany may have had after the fall of the Third Reich under Adolf Hitler — just because the military and political infrastructure were defeated did not mean that all […]

Malaysia to ban ‘Fake News’

Malaysia to ban ‘Fake News’

Malaysian parliament has passed a law banning all “fake news” circulating in the country. The Anti-Fake News Bill was passed by the majority of parliament, with 123 members voting in favor and 64 members voting against. The law would reportedly carry punitive measure of up to 500,000 ringitt, or almost $130,000, and jail time of […]

‘Tribe’: The book everyone in modern society should read

‘Tribe’: The book everyone in modern society should read

“Tribe” by Sebastian Junger has been recommended to me time and time again, but it wasn’t until last week that I finally picked it up and read it. It was recommended by veterans who said it articulated thoughts they hadn’t been able to put words to, and even explained feelings and emotions that they hadn’t […]

Opinion: K-pop, North Korea, and passively building cultural bridges

Opinion: K-pop, North Korea, and passively building cultural bridges

Recently, the Supreme Leader of North Korea attended a K-pop (Korean Pop) concert in Pyongyang, one of several moves made by the dictator that has shocked the world as he appears to be making uncharacteristic moves toward openness and diplomacy. Another such move, and one that could possibly have far greater, positive (or negative) implications, […]

VFW voices concerns over Dr. Jackson as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs

VFW voices concerns over Dr. Jackson as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs

President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson as the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs has caused some concern in various veteran circles. While many appreciate his service to this nation and accept that he has gone above and beyond what was required of him time and time again, some have criticized his lack of qualifications […]

Iran shuts down app used to rally protests

Iran shuts down app used to rally protests

The social media program “Telegram” is being blocked across Iran, according to Iranian news outlet Mashregh News. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, Iran’s Chairman for the Committee for Foreign Policy and National Security, said the the decision was made “at the highest level,” and it said that it was due to concerns with national security. The article said […]

Pages of War: John Donne and ‘For whom the bell tolls’

Pages of War: John Donne and ‘For whom the bell tolls’

No man is an Iland, intire of it selfe; every man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine; if a Clod bee washed away by the Sea, Europe is the lesse, as well as if a Promontorie were, as well as if a Mannor of thy friends or of thine owne […]