by Peter J. Munson | Jan 17, 2013 | Monitor
By: Peter J. Munson ESOC identifies, compiles, and analyzes micro-level conflict data and information on insurgency, civil war, and other sources of politically motivated violence worldwide.
by Valerie Jarrett | Jan 7, 2013 | Monitor
Editor's note: This post was originally published on HuffingtonPost.com. Earlier today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate former Senator Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense. Chuck Hagel is uniquely qualified to be Secretary of Defense. He is a...
by lundry | Dec 1, 2012 | Analysis, COMOPS Journal, Southeast Asia
By Chris Lundry Various news organizations reported this week that both Vietnam and the Philippines are refusing to stamp new Chinese passports with a map of China’s claim to the entire South China Sea (VOA report here). India has joined the fray as well, angered...
by Spencer Ackerman | Dec 1, 2012 | Monitor
The world’s first nuclear aircraft carrier was a mainstay of the U.S. Navy for 51 years. As the U.S.S. Enterprise retires on Saturday, here’s a look back at this historic ship.
by Dr. Jill Biden | Nov 29, 2012 | Monitor
Dr. Jill Biden speaks at the Ceremonial Groundbreaking of The Education Center at The Wall on November 28, 2012. (Photo by Bill Petros) Yesterday, I was honored to meet Dr. Michael McClung, a Vietnam veteran and Gold Star dad. Dr. McClung is the father of United...
