Tag Archives: military

Military Generals Real Rulers, not Kim Jong Un

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Have N Korea’s “military first” politics advanced to a new level? Continue reading →

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George Friedman on China

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Tom Coyner

STRATFOR CEO Dr. George Friedman explains why the United States should treat China as a regional power and not a superpower. Continue reading →

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Did Deterrence Against North Korea Fail in 2010?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Was it because Japan and S Korea have failed to fully reconcile? Continue reading →

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Japan’s military flexes relief might, gains newfound esteem

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Coyner’s Comment: If there ever was a stealth military, it has to be Japan’s armed forces. Even if its name, Self Defense Forces, suggests something less than what it is — and is routinely referred by its acronym, SDF. Nonetheless, … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened to North Korea?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Tom Coyner

Coyner’s Comment: The below borders on a being almost alarmist, but when it comes to North Korea, when Brad Martin speaks or writes, people pay attention. At the minimum, the below gives a decent update on what has been visibly … Continue reading →

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