Columnists

Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few

By Husam Dughman

In the 1930s, after Hitler had managed to become the leader of Germany, other powers, especially France and Britain, gradually became very worried about the possibility of yet another world war which might turn out to be as bad as, if not worse than, World War I. The people in charge of Britain and France at that time were by and large very reluctant to go through another hell like that of the First World War. That was mainly why they preferred to bend over backwards to please Hitler’s Germany. They failed. The combination of British and French appeasement, coupled with American indifference, as well as Soviet collaboration, convinced Hitler to initiate the invasion of European countries.

: Husam Dughman; Columnists; Posted On Thursday, 04 September 2025 14:22

Is Iran Shooting the Israeli Elephant?

By Husam Dughman

The Middle East’s biggest modern disaster did not happen in 1948. It happened in 1979. A popular revolution overthrew the modernizing, secular Shah of Iran and replaced him with an atavistic theocracy. While some people living in the Shah’s Iran might have suffered from excessive human rights violations, the country was developing well, women had much freedom, and Iran was a fulcrum of stability in the region. All that ended in 1979.

: Husam Dughman; Columnists; Posted On Thursday, 03 October 2024 14:19

5 Signs Your Information Security Team is Overstressed and Overlooked

Our Guest Columnist of the Week, Mr Shawn Clark

By Shawn Clark – InfoSec Communication Coach

Let’s face it, despite being mission-critical, InfoSec is not the sexiest department in your organization. Long hours, constant stress, and insufficient staff or budget make the job even harder. In this demanding landscape, it’s crucial that you recognize the signs that your team may be struggling.

From increased turnover rates to a decline in performance and communication breakdowns, these signs may indicate underlying issues both within your team and the organization as a whole. By understanding the factors contributing to these challenges, your organization can take proactive steps to support your information security team and ensure the effectiveness of your security initiatives.

: Shawn Clark – InfoSec Communication Coach; Columnists; Posted On Friday, 24 May 2024 19:45

Putin, Permanently Keep Your Warriors on Ukraine Border

David R. Leffler, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Center for Advanced Military Science (CAMS)

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(845) 489-8653

“Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the change in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur”

-- General Giulio Douhet

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By Dr. David Leffler

President Vladimir Putin! You are amassing (soon perhaps) up to 175,000 Russian military personnel on Ukraine's border. Are you afraid that Ukraine and Georgia will become NATO members, threatening Russia's sovereignty?

The presence of these Russian troops is triggering a response within the international community that could easily become volatile. Tensions are also simultaneously rising between the US and other countries such as China, North Korea and Iran. These hotspots could quickly escalate into global catastrophe.