Some KOW readers may have noticed the recent launch of the blog of the Insurgency Research Group (IRG) here at King’s. The aim of the IRG is to act as a centre of gravity for the community of British COIN researchers/practitioners which, while relatively sizable, is diffuse and unfocused. The IRG blog, which is being run by King’s graduate Will Hartley, is meant as a vehicle for this community to publicize events, share ideas and socialize (virtually, so to speak). It’s a bit like KOW only more focussed on insurgency. There will be a bit of cross-posting. KOW is my main blogging ‘gig’ but my insurgency related thoughts will also go to the IRG blog. Anyway, have a look there if you’re interested. Will has a post there on Mountain Runner and Abu Aardvark’s discussion of the Smith-Mundt act which will be of interest to infowar/public diplomacy types.
Tuesday, 1, April, 2008 at 6:07 am |
Dear Sir/Ms:: I was talking to my ‘holier’ than thou neurologist this morning. He fails to see two, three, many, many sides to a situation. Self-interest runs high in N. America. I am a whitey who happens to work with groups in the dark who do not like the policies in much of Africa, ergot, ‘Somalia’. I am trying to help where I can, and only present health prevents me from being there. I require 2 military aids, a C 150 and a large helicopter for food supplies. Any help? Excuse me, my room has gone dark. ‘Spooky’. Any help would be greatly apreciated. Most Sincerely, Gordon Harold Dowton