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Army Quote of the Day By Alexander the Great: ‘I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army…’
Alexander the Great's famous quote critiques ineffective leadership and promotes decisive action in military command. Born in Macedon and tutored by Aristotle, he took over after his father’s assassin...
Marine Corps Quote of the Day by General ‘Mad Dog’ James Mattis: ‘There are hunters and there are victims. By your discipline…you will decide…’
General 'Mad Dog' James Mattis's quote highlights his leadership philosophy during the Global War on Terror, emphasizing discipline and choice between being hunters (active) or victims. The article pr...
Zelensky Says He Will Resign After End of Ukrainian Conflict, Election Process Accelerates
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he plans to step down from his position after the resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This comes amidst an acceleration of electoral processe...
Zelensky Discloses US Offer During Trump Meeting
President Zelensky of Ukraine disclosed details about an offer made by President Trump during their meeting, providing new insights into the dynamics of recent diplomatic exchanges between the two lea...
PM Modi's Connections With Putin and Zelenskyy Offer Hope to Leaders in This Part of the World: Estonian Ambassador
The Estonian Ambassador states that Indian PM Narendra Modi's diplomatic approach towards both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is viewed as a positive exam...
UK’s Starmer says ousting him would lead to chaos, far-right government
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that his removal from Labour Party leadership could plunge the country into chaos and facilitate a far-right government led by Nigel Farage. He cited the previous...
It's Me Who Saved NATO: While Rutte Hedges His Bets, Trump Pats Himself on the Back
The article discusses President Donald Trump's claim that he saved NATO from financial insolvency. It contrasts this self-congratulatory stance with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's more cautious app...
Atlantic Order Tyranny: The Necessity of Leadership for USA, NATO, UK, and Turkey
The article discusses the perceived role and necessity of leadership by key countries within the Atlantic Alliance framework, focusing on the United States, NATO as an institution, the United Kingdom,...
Trump says he does not believe an airstrike on Putin's residence occurred
US President Donald Trump has expressed doubt over reports suggesting that there was an airstrike targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. The statement from Trump comes amid conflictin...
Get Rid of Him and Everything Will Be Different: Lukashenko Claims He Warned Putin About Attempted Assassination
Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko has claimed during an interview that he warned Russian President Vladimir Putin about possible assassination attempts against him. Lukashenko suggested such ...
Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump to happen in the near future
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that he plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in the near future. The timing and purpose of this potential meeting have not been specifie...
Trump Has Made His Most Determined Move! We Will Own It One Way Or Another
The article does not provide specific details but suggests that President Trump has taken a significant or decisive action which implies strategic ownership over an issue or territory, underscoring hi...
Levin Reveals Putin's Source of Joy Which Even Fear Can't Diminish: Where Does Such Confidence and Bravery Stem From?
The article discusses how Putin maintains an air of confidence and bravery despite external fears or challenges, as interpreted by Levin. It explores the internal and external factors contributing to ...
U.S. Navy Quote of the Day By Admiral Chester W. Nimitz: ‘Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best’
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, rising from a small-town in Texas to become a key figure in America's Pacific victory during World War II. An early submarine expert and top Naval Academy graduate, he was a...
Why the World Should Ignore Trump's Mockery of Global Leaders
The article argues that despite U.S. President Donald Trump's often disrespectful behavior towards other world leaders, it would be unwise for other nations to respond in kind or allow this mockery to...
The Power Play President
This article discusses the political strategies and actions of a president focusing on their efforts to consolidate power and influence both domestically and internationally. It examines policy implem...
Xi’s triumphant year staring down Trump belies troubles in China
While China experienced success under President Xi Jinping's leadership during the trade war with the United States under Donald Trump, domestic issues such as structural economic challenges persist....
The Trump Class: Personality Worship
This piece likely discusses the concept of 'personality worship' as exemplified by former U.S. President Donald Trump, analyzing how his leadership style and public persona may have been adored or cri...
Military Quote of the Day by General Douglas MacArthur: ‘A General Is Just As Good or Just As Bad As the Troops Under His Command Make Him’
Douglas MacArthur's legacy includes brilliance and controversy marked by significant contributions to military history. From his early career at West Point through combat roles in World War I, the Phi...
Will tailwinds become headwinds for Takaichi in 2026?
Prime Minister Takaichi faces pressure in 2026 to demonstrate effective leadership and address the nation's challenges to meet public expectations....
Alar Karis: We all write Estonia's years together
Estonian President Alar Karis gave an address at the end of 2023, reflecting on the past quarter-century and looking ahead to the next 25 years. He encouraged people to find more positivity and kindne...
Trump calls Biden a fool for large expenses
Former US President Donald Trump criticized current President Joe Biden over significant spending measures, referring to him as a 'fool' regarding these actions....
Albanese Faces Initial Test as Prime Minister with Bondi Response
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces his first significant test of leadership amidst the Bondi beach incident involving Labor Party figures. The event highlights the need for a strong and decisive re...
Military Quote of the Day by General Napoleon Bonaparte: ‘Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them’
Napoleon Bonaparte's famous quote reflects on his belief that soldiers are the true winners in battle despite generals receiving accolades. The article discusses how, after rising quickly through Fran...
CNO's Letter to Flag Officers on Navy Values
Admiral John Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, issued a message on May 12, 2016, emphasizing the importance of leadership and values within the Navy to senior officers and civilian personnel....
SDP likely to delay leadership race amid talk of snap election
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is contemplating postponing its leadership race due to speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi might dissolve the Lower House and call for a snap election....
Military Quote of the Day by Julius Caesar: ‘Experience is the teacher of all things…’
Julius Caesar's quote, 'Experience is the teacher of all things,' from De Bello Civili reflects on how his experiences in the Gallic Wars influenced him as both a military leader and political figure....
The Same Threat from Caracas to Minneapolis: An American President Ruling Like a Global Emperor
Jonathan Freedland discusses how US President Donald Trump's actions are perceived negatively both domestically and internationally. The article highlights the criticism of his leadership style and po...
Can Xi Jinping Make China Spend?
Leaders recognize low domestic consumption as an issue but might lack effective measures to boost spending....
Benjamin Church
The article introduces Benjamin Church as the protagonist in a decision-forcing case discussed by Bruce Ivar Gudmundsson in his publication 'The Tactical Notebook'. The content focuses on the strategi...
Military Quote of the Day By Sun Tzu: ‘A leader leads by example, not by force’
The article explores the life and work of Sun Tzu through his famous quote, emphasizing leadership by example rather than coercion. It discusses Sun Wu's service to King Helu of Wu and references the ...
Former police chief running for head of Center for Defense Investments
Elmar Vaher, former Estonian police chief, has confirmed his candidacy for the position of head at the Center for Defense Investments (RKIK) in Estonia. The decision on who will get the job is set to ...
Learning From the Past, Leading in the Present
Gary Anderson writes about the importance of using military history to enhance the competence and integrity of current senior leadership within defense organizations....