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An excellent example of Restorative History in action. Regardless of the outcome, for modern public history, it’s the conversation that matters. #publichistory #publichistorypractice

🔵 A Veteran's Perspective on Current Politics 🔴 I’ve had the honor of serving our great nation and witnessing firsthand the values that make America strong. These experiences have shaped my viewpoints on the current political landscape, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts. In these challenging times, it's crucial for us to remember the principles of unity, integrity, and service to others that we applied in the military. Our country faces many issues, and it’s essential that we approach them with the same dedication and commitment that we demonstrated in uniform. 🛡️ Politics today often seem divisive, but I believe that by focusing on common ground and mutual respect, we can bridge the gaps that divide us. It's important to hold our leaders accountable, demand transparency, and work together to find solutions that benefit all Americans. 🤝 I am optimistic about our future because I know the strength and resilience of the American people. Let’s continue to strive for a nation that reflects the values we fought to protect: freedom, justice, and equality for all. 🌟 Thank you for your support, and let’s keep moving forward together! #VeteranVoices #Unity #Integrity #PoliticalPerspective #AmericanValues

It's Not Majority It's Minority Rule 💫 We often misunderstand the world. We tend to think that it's designed around the majority, but if we look closely, we’ll realize that the rules are shaped by a minority, and the majority often conforms to them automatically. This applies economically, socially, and politically. I once heard a senator argue that during Hitler's era, a large population of Germans were good people, but they failed to stop the minority from causing immense harm and remained insignificant. In the United States today, much of the economic power is concentrated in the hands of a few—individuals whose names we know and who could easily fit in a conference hall. Just a handful, yet they wield immense influence. If you look at the political arena there is only a small group of people making the decisions and rest of the society is just unconsciously playing to that . You always think you choose who rule, but have you ever had a voice in who is standing in election, it decided by a minority. Though I know this pattern, I learned this concept from Naval Ravikanth . If you think it through you will understand this and have you observed this pattern?

An important and opportune piece for those in uniform by Eric Reid & Dave Richardson on political behavior. The authors not only address what is / is not prohibited behavior, but define political and partisan (terms understood and used interchangeably and incorrectly by many, in and out of uniform). A much need discussion on a very important topic. #civmil #norms #political #partisan #military #service #behavior #government

𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 🗽 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬... As a United States citizen deeply concerned about the direction and future of our Country, I find myself increasingly troubled by the recent rhetoric and actions I'm seeing and hearing from former President Donald Trump. His alarming statements about using military force against political opponents and threats of prosecuting those he perceives as enemies pose a significant threat to the democratic principles we 𝑨𝒍𝒍 hold dear. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚. However, Trump's recent claims about "enemies within" and his vows to use federal power for personal retribution are deeply concerning. These actions not only undermine trust in our democratic institutions but also set a dangerous precedent for authoritarian governance. 𝑾𝒆 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚, 𝒖𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒂𝒘, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚. As we approach the upcoming election, let's advocate for candidates who embody these principles and reject divisive tactics that threaten our nation's unity. Our democracy thrives on healthy debate and respect for differing viewpoints. Let's ensure our future leaders are committed to preserving these ideals for future generations. What are you all thinking? Am I the only one concerned? 🤔 #Leadership #Democracy #Integrity #USPolitics https://lnkd.in/gVzZdaqA

Are there International Security & Intelligence programme alums who need their Prof Gioe fix? Missing his lectures on intelligence? Here is your opportunity to recharge your intelligence talk tank.

🌐 Join Us for the Second Panel at the Upcoming Conference on “State of Emergency: Democracy and Digital Transformation in Times of War” 🌐     Panel Theme: “Balancing Act: Civil Liberties vs. National Security”     🗓️ Date: September 19th 📍 Location: Millennium Grand Hotel, Sofia, Bulgaria and online. 🕜 Time: 1:35 PM – 2:50 PM       In times of war, democracies confront the critical challenge of safeguarding national security while simultaneously upholding civil liberties. This panel will explore how democratic societies can navigate this delicate balance. Key questions to be addressed include:     🔹How can democratic governments effectively navigate the tension between national security imperatives and the preservation of civil liberties during periods of conflict?  🔹What historical case studies provide insights into the management of civil rights amid security concerns?  🔹What are the implications of surveillance practices on individual privacy and freedoms within democratic societies during wartime?  🔹How can mechanisms for transparency and public oversight be established to protect against potential abuses of power in the implementation of wartime policies?     The panel will feature insightful discussions and a fireside chat focusing on the implications of surveillance on privacy and individual freedoms, alongside strategies for ensuring transparency and accountability.     This panel will feature two distinguished speakers:    🔹Professor Phillips Payson O’Brien - A professor of strategic studies at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He is the author of “How the War Was Won: Air-Sea Power and Allied Victory in World War II,” and brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the strategic implications of wartime decisions on civil liberties.     🔹Professor Bryan Watters – Emeritus Professor of Defense Leadership at Cranfield University, UK. With a distinguished career in the British Army, Professor Watters has served as the Director of Military Studies at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and as a member of the Directing Staff at the Joint Services Command and Staff College. His extensive experience in military leadership and strategic planning will provide critical perspectives on the interplay between national security and civil rights.     This panel offers a vital opportunity for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners to engage in a meaningful dialogue on the complexities of balancing civil liberties with national security in times of war.      #CivilLiberties #NationalSecurity #Democracy #Surveillance #PublicOversight #WartimeMeasures #Transparency 

Immersive learning experiences that go beyond the basic "field trip" - that's what Brad creates for students, parents, teachers, and staff. Reach out if you'd like to learn more about it! #dc #learningimpact #inspiredpathways #immersivelearning

Why you are seeing what you are in America and many other nations. This is why you are experiencing chaos. As for people so too for the nation and nations. Othniel Max Daves #government #governance #leadership #leadershiplessons #t3 #truthbetold #truth #whygovernmentsfail #politicalscience #citizenship #division #metawar #war #destablization #entropiccycle #cascadeeffects #reality #realitycheck #warningsigns #statesmen #governmentleadership #bureaucracy #federalgovernment #stategovernment #localgovernment #corruption #congress #whitehouse #pentagon #publictrust #citizens #veterans #freedomofspeech #freedomofexpression #lawandorder #lawenforcement #military #politics #constitution #constitutionalrights #constitutionallaw

Via tnsr.org: Speaking Out: Why Retired Flag Officers Participate in Political Discourse  Regardless, for scholars and practitioners who are concerned about the health of U.S. civil-military relations today — and who believe a norm against partisan non-involvement by retired officers is a key pillar of the military’s nonpartisan ethic more broadly — our findings are not reassuring. Recent years have seen retired general and flag officers (in the US) make a variety of political statements and campaign endorsements, sparking enormous controversy and debate among scholars about the fate of the military’s norm of nonpartisanship. Despite this, we have relatively little information about how they actually view those actions and norms more broadly — whether and when they view it as appropriate to speak out on domestic political matters. This article helps to fill that gap, through a unique survey of retired flag officers. The study reveals that, while there is broad agreement on the existence and necessity of a norm against retired officers engaging in partisan speech, there are considerable differences in views about the applicability of the norm and justifications for violating it. In addition, we find that a variety of personal, normative, and ethical factors weigh heavily on whether retired military members engage in activism. We evaluate these findings in the context of a novel framework for assessing norm robustness, concluding that norms against retiree political activism are heavily contested. tnsr.org