Category Archives: Willy B

Chilcot Report Blasts Blair by Willy B

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Decameron

            Note: What follows is really only a thumbnail sketch of this morning's release of the Chilcot report on Britain's participation in the invasion and occupation of Iraq, along side the GW Bush Administration.  There is much more to be … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Iraq, Willy B | 53 Comments

Is Russia About To Resume Its Campaign Against Al Nusra In Syria? by Willy B

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Fred

            Syria             There are indications being reported that Russia is on the verge of launching a new offensive against Al Nusra in the Aleppo area. For the first time, Al Monitor  reported on Friday, "converging signs indicate a relaunching of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Iraq, Middle East, Syria, The Military Art, Willy B | 67 Comments

The Geopolitics Of the Battle of the Military Budget

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Fred

             Several months ago, Col. Lang introduced me to this esteemed group as “a grand  military analyst” who would be posting regularly on SST. Perhaps it was because of discomfort with that description of myself that I did not … Continue reading →

Posted in Policy, Politics, Willy B | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 35 Comments