"SOF are an agile force with a small footprint uniquely positioned in over 100 countries capable of operating in all domains��with allied and partner forces..."by, with, and through" foreign security elements in pursuit of US interests..." @KaleyScholl
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How should policymakers utilize SOF when faced with a multipolar security environment?@KaleyScholl provides recommendations on how to compete in #GreatPowerCompetition with #GreyZoneActivity. If this interests you, stay tuned for Ep. 23! @USASOCNews
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POTUS made strategic error to not anticipate #BaghdadEmbassy reaction following Kirkuk militia strikes. #IraqiProtests this fall were reaction to foreign influence including Iranian expansionist agenda. Iran moved in when US left in 09- what is solution w/o Iraq as battleground?
3 dead in fire during 2nd night of #protests in #Santiago , #Chile . Protests began over a rise in metro fare , but now are focused on #economic reform. A state of emergency has been declared , millitary deployed, and a curfew is in place in Santiago.
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Chuck Park: I'm resigning from the Foreign Service. I refuse to be a part of Trump’s ‘Complacent State’ anymore. - The Washington Post - interesting read on the “Complacent state” and how we represent American values around the world. https://t.co/tPyUymiVVM
Great read on cautioning the Administration against hasty and disproportionate use of force against Iran, and advocating instead for rebuilding transatlantic partnerships and using military force for clear security objectives instead of petty rhetoric.
@MSNBC introduced the econ impacts abortion laws have on women in the workforce- if women can no longer control their reproductive rights, then our economy will lose out on large % of viable & educated workforce. This is a bipartisan discussion that needs to enter the convo.
We need to refocus our attention from failed talks in Vietnam and DC hearing bombshells to the imminent war between foes Pakistan and India. Diplomatic and international intervention is needed to talk down the escalation in Kashmir.
Imran Khan: "We had told India that if you take unilateral action, we'll be forced to respond if you do anything. But India became judge, jury and executioner."
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