Category Archives: Military

“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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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After Shooting Down of MH17: UN Inspector is puzzled

Posted on 2014-07-19 by Andreas Moser
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Civil War is imminent

Posted on 2014-07-19 by Andreas Moser

Question: How do you know that outbreak of an armed uprising is imminent? Answer: The neighbors are painting their car in camouflage colors. (Photographed in my neighbors’ garage in Bari, Italy in July 2014. You have been warned.)

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Sad Things (12) Terror Transparency

Posted on 2014-07-15 by Andreas Moser

ISIS, the terrorist organization from Syria and Iraq, publish an annual report detailing all their attacks, expenses, acquisitions, strategic goals, new recruits and so on. They even have fancy infographics. You can download the full report here (PDF, 410 pages). The … Continue reading →

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Sad Man

Posted on 2014-06-20 by Andreas Moser

The spokesman for the Iraqi Army has a very fitting name. And his facial expression suits his name.

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Why is there such a mess in Iraq?

Posted on 2014-06-14 by Andreas Moser

A country rich in oil, one of the cradles of human civilization, bestowed with a democracy and rule of law which it received from the benevolent world community. That is Iraq. Why is this country deteriorating? Why is there a … Continue reading →

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