Monthly Archives: April 2022

Far-reaching Consequences of Wartime Attacks on Education

By | April 8, 2022

[April 8, 2022]  War is never an easy subject to discuss, especially when young children are brought into question. Children of all ages are affected by war in different ways, whether they’re in active war zones or exposed to war through media. According to War Childhood, the destruction of major infrastructure leads to direct effects on children’s education… Read More »

People are Social Creatures

By | April 7, 2022

[April 7, 2022]  “Don’t bunch up!”  Army Sergeant William Duchy yelled as a gaggle of new Privates was training how to conduct an attack on a simulated enemy position.  “Spread out!”  People are social creatures, and when under stress, people want to be physically close to one another. As a young adult, I read about the American Revolution. … Read More »

War Crimes in the Ukraine War?

By | April 4, 2022

[April 4, 2022]  Credible allegations of Russian troops committing war crimes in Ukraine are now discussed as a topic in senior political circles.  War crimes, especially against innocent civilians, are a serious charge and should not be ignored.  Are the accusations true? What we know is that we don’t know.  The West’s information about the Russia-Ukraine War comes… Read More »

U.S. State Department Unfocused, Unserious

By | April 1, 2022

[April 1, 2022]  Running any large, complex organization is mind-bogglingly difficult.  Running the American government, one of the world’s largest, is beyond the scope of human understanding.  One thing that makes it easier is sticking with the approved mission and keeping priorities in focus.  Unfortunately, the U.S. State Department is unfocused, unserious, and is failing at its mission.… Read More »