Had another chance to talk with Prof. Alaric Searle of the University of Salford on the ongoing war in Ukraine and related subjects.
Podcast 2 with Alaric Searle; Ukraine – Day 58
Playlist - Editorial Articles & Interviews
Appeal For Military Surplus
The Laguna’s Spitfire Legacy is launching an appeal for military equipment to assist the Ukrainians resisting the Russian invasion.
How You Can Help Ukraine
Want to help the people of Ukraine? Here are a few recommendations of where you can donate and how else you can help.
Interview with Prof. Alaric Searle on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Professor Alaric Searle of the University of Salford, an expert on the history of armoured warfare, talks on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“The Afghanistan File” (2021) by Prince Turki al Faisal Al Saud
“The Afghanistan File” is a fascinating memoir from a former head of Saudi intelligence, offering important insights into some of the most important events in the last forty years.
F-35 or Gripen for the RCAF…Or Perhaps Something Else?
With the F-18E out of the running for the new fighter for the RCAF, it’s just between the Lockheed Martin F-35 and Saab’s Gripen E, right?
If You Are into Military Aviation History, You Have to Read Husk-Kit
A great website for military aviation enthusiasts, Hush-Kit has a mass of articles on all sorts of interesting facets of the subject.
“Kajaki / Kilo Two Bravo” (2014) – A Movie That Really Shows War as It Is
If you want to know what war is like, “Kajaki” is for you. Gripping, brutal AND funny, it is a great – if disturbing – film.
“The Armed Forces of North Korea; On the Path of Songun” (2020) by Stijn Mitzer and Joost Oliemans
“The Armed Forces of North Korea; On the Path of Songun” is probably the best available published information on the North Korean military.
Winning the Information War: An Interview with Col. Myles Caggins – Former Spokesperson for the International Coalition Against ISIS Pt.2
Winning the Information War: An Interview with Col. Myles Caggins – Former Spokesperson for the International Coalition Against ISIS Pt.1
About This Playlist
Find all my collected articles here, including longform essays, interviews, and film/book/website reviews. Recommended reads where I include personal experience: “Lessons in Working with Indigenous Forces” and “The Evolution of the Suicide Car Bomb, How to Stop Them and Why Militaries Need to Think About Them.”
