Category Archives: Military

Good bye, Afghanistan

Posted on 2015-01-02 by Andreas Moser

We are sorry, Afghanistan, but we are giving up. Good bye. Not that I have a better solution. – Well, actually I have.

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The most dangerous position for a war photographer

Posted on 2014-12-17 by Andreas Moser
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Souvenir from Afghanistan

Posted on 2014-12-16 by Andreas Moser

Thousands of NATO soldiers will be returning home from Afghanistan soon. The toughest thing about being away for 6 months is knowing that your wife won’t be happy about your return, unless you bring a souvenir with you. I expect the following … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Military, Travel | 1 Comment

Easily Confused (45) MAD

Posted on 2014-11-12 by Andreas Moser

Mutually Assured Destruction: Mutually Assured Distraction:

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“1493” by Charles C. Mann

Posted on 2014-09-20 by Andreas Moser

Zur deutschsprachigen Rezension. 1493 refers to the year after Christopher Columbus “discovered” America and as the second part of the title suggests, the book describes how Europe’s discovery of the Americas revolutionized trade, ecology and life on earth. That sounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, China, Economics, Europe, History, Military, Politics, Technology, Travel, UK, USA | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Scotland secretly preparing for Independence

Posted on 2014-09-16 by Andreas Moser

The world looks to Scotland this week, where supporters and opponents of Scottish independence are fighting tooth and nail before the referendum on 18 September 2014. But the vote doesn’t really matter anymore. The Scottish government is set to declare independence, whatever the result … Continue reading →

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ISIS recruiting more German fighters

Posted on 2014-09-13 by Andreas Moser
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“… and the noble gesture of the German commander”

Posted on 2014-08-19 by Andreas Moser

“If I hadn’t followed orders, I would have been shot myself” the culprits say, and their defense attorneys call it “acting under superior orders” when someone is indicted for crimes committed during World War II. A handy excuse, this alleged moral dilemma. Except that … Continue reading →

Posted in Apulia, Germany, History, Italy, Law, Military, Travel, World War II | Tagged | 1 Comment

Am I too late for the war?

Posted on 2014-07-27 by Andreas Moser

Sorry, but my tank got stuck on the Golan Heights. But let’s get serious now: why haven’t I written anything yet on the skirmish between Israel and Gaza? There are two reasons. First, I had been on holiday, and when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Military, Philosophy, Politics | Tagged | 74 Comments

After Shooting Down of MH17: UN Inspector is puzzled

Posted on 2014-07-19 by Andreas Moser
Posted in Military, Russia, Travel, Ukraine | Tagged | 1 Comment