"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.
“The Afghanistan File” (2021) by Prince Turki al Faisal Al Saud
Playlist - Editorial Articles & Interviews
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
The Evolution of the Suicide Car Bomb, How to Stop Them and Why Militaries Need to Think About Them
The Armoured Suicide Vehicle Based Improvised Explosive Device (ASVBIED) really came to the world’s attention when they were heavily used by the Islamic state, ISIS, in Iraq and Syria.
“Into Helmand with the Walking Dead; A Story of Combat in Afghanistan” by Miles Vining and Kevin Schranz (2020)
“Into Helmand with the Walking Dead; A Story of Combat in Afghanistan” is the account of how a young man goes from being a civilian to a battle hardened Marine fighting in the War on Terror.
Interview with David Eubank – Overt Defense
Web Resource Review – Overt Defense; Daily Military and Defence News
Overt Defense is a great website for keeping track of what is happening in the world of military equipment and various conflicts.
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.”
