The Northumbrians
North-East England and Its People: A New History

The primary national security challenge for the United States in the coming decades will be to manage its relative decline following the brief moment of superpower primacy it enjoyed at the end of the Cold War. To manage a new reality first of all requires a realistic accounting of threats and capab......more

Pretty good synthesis of information related to the fall of Pax Americana. But 95%-focused on external factors and limited to highly visible military threats. So, what you can find here is the brief history and evolution of snakes (mostly terrorists who specialize in asymmetric warfare and guerilla......more

Military Adaptation Great read on how societies/militaries take steps to defend themselves but frequently adapt from stress or observations. Without stress, they become complacent and risk being outclassed. Too much stress, and they risk organizational collapse. Take the model and observe how the Unit......more

This is one of the very best books I have ever read. It is up to date material and full of cutting edge military theory and ideas and I believe is critical essential reading for any politician or military personnel, especially those who conduct their employment in the NATO led West. I am no stranger......more

An engaging and enlightening read from Australia's own warrior-scholar. Typical of his other books, it's the small but significant details which makes this so valuable. His personal connection to the people doing the fighting is on display, as is his access to those in the high seats of power. It's......more