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Author Archives: Harper
HARPER: MARK PERRY RIP
The world has lost a great man who dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth and justice, whether delving into the depths of the Pentagon bureaucracy, the thorniest Middle East conflicts, American literary history, baseball, or just about any … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
3 Comments
HARPER: HOW DEEP IS THE OCEAN?
One of the strategic initiatives that the Biden Administration may be getting right is the diplomatic dialogue with Russia. From the very outset of the new administration, the US has pursued some low-hanging fruit, like the early extension of the … Continue reading
Posted in China, History, Russia
99 Comments
HARPER: RUSSIAN-AMERICAN AFGHAN DECONFLICTION
In their June 16 telephone conversation, Presidents Biden and Putin discussed the possibility of US intelligence personnel operating out of Russian military bases in Central Asia to monitor Afghanistan, following the complete US and NATO withdrawal, now expected to be … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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HARPER: A BOLD PROPOSAL FOR DURABLE PEACE
My historian friend Steve Douglas has written the following account of General Douglas MacArthur’s transformation from brilliant military commander to advocate for an end to warfare as a means of resolving conflicts among nations. It has important lessons for today’s … Continue reading
Posted in History
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HARPER: MOVE OVER MR. TRUMP
Colonel Lang has eloquently stated the dilemma facing the Republican Party. As Senator Lindsey Graham admitted following the events of January 6, the Republican Party cannot live without Donald Trump, but at the same time, the Party must look to … Continue reading
Posted in Harper, Politics, Uncategorized
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HARPER: THE LESSONS OF STALINGRAD BY STEVE DOUGLAS
After hearing a lecture by my friend Steve Douglas on the lessons of the battle of Stalingrad, I urged him to write this essay on the topic. Given the current toxic relationship between the United States and Russia–the two predominant … Continue reading
Posted in Harper, The Military Art
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HARPER: DID MAXIMUM PRESSURE BOOST IRGC JUNTA?
Since the Trump decision in May 2018 to withdraw the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and launch the "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, internal developments in the Islamic Republic have benefitted one group in particular: The … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
13 Comments
HARPER: SAUDIS SHAKEN BY 911 COURT RULING
It is altogether fitting that on the 19th anniversary of September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon a Federal Magistrate has ordered the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to produce 24 current and former officials for … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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HARPER: UAE-ISRAEL DEAL LESS THAN MEETS THE EYE
On initial observation, the deal struck between Abu Dabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin-Zayed, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Jared Kushner is very much less than meets the eye. Some usually thoughtful Middle East analysts like Robin Wright have proclaimed this a "game-changer" … Continue reading
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HARPER: JUDGE CLEARS PATH FOR BOLTON INDICTMENT
Federal District Court Judge Royce Lamberth has cleared the way for John Bolton to be criminally prosecuted for violating his non-disclosure agreement and revealing classified material without authorization. In a 10-page ruling issued June 20, the former presiding judge of … Continue reading
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