This report was republished with the permission of STRATFOR. By George Friedman It has now been nine years since al Qaeda attacked the United States. It has been nine years in which the primary focus of the United States has been on the Islamic world. In addition to a massive investment in homeland security, the […]
Month: September 2010
America: Changes in the Political Landscape
America is changing, but then again, America is always changing. Two major factors historically guide American political changes: generation gaps in personal and societal expectations, and the occurrence of significant events which impact the minds of the majority of Americans. Both of these factors are operating now. Societal views change over time. That is why […]
The Warning Signs of Violence: Ecoterrorist Attack on Discovery Communications
After an attack that affects civil society has occurred it is common for the media to discuss the “warning signs of violence” and how they were ignored or not perceived leading up to the event. Ultimately this is a cry for the authorities to do something, even though if most situations are examined more closely […]