Our Belief

International Relations is the preserve of the diplomat, the 'pragmatist' who understands the nature of international affairs and how it affects the national interest. Strategic Studies is the preserve of the soldier who understands the nature of modern weaponry and how it can be used to intimidate challengers to the nation–state.

Our Objective

Is to challenge established presumptions on national security and the human condition in the diplomatic and military spheres. By seeking the deeper truth we liberate our minds, stay clear from dogma and give ourselves the chance to make the right decisions for conscience, country and the international community.

Our Motto

"If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it"
– Marcus Aurelius –

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Latest Reuters Headlines

Obama says to address new economic ideas next week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will outline new measures next week to boost the U.S. economy after August data on Friday showed again that jobs -- the central issue in November elections -- were being created too slowly.



Quake of 7.0 hits New Zealand near Christchurch

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A major earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hit New Zealand, 30 km (20 miles) west of Christchurch early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.



U.S. and Israel spying behind BlackBerry woe: Dubai police

DUBAI (Reuters) - Concerns over Israeli access to BlackBerry data, and the use of the device by the United States to spy on the United Arab Emirates are behind the Gulf state's moves to curb the smartphone, Dubai's police chief said.



Payrolls data offer ray of hope for recovery

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring surprised on the upside, easing pressure on the Federal Reserve to prop up economic growth.



Hurricane Earl weakens after swiping North Carolina

MANTEO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Hurricane Earl slapped North Carolina's coast with heavy wind and surf on Friday and then weakened as it swirled up the U.S. eastern seaboard toward New England and Canada as a much tamer storm than feared.



Pakistan's Taliban threaten attacks in U.S., Europe

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistan's Taliban threatened on Friday to launch attacks in the United States and Europe "very soon."



Special Report: Outgunned FDA tries to get tough with drug ads

SILVER SPRING, Maryland (Reuters) - It wasn't what you would call a casual get-together.



At least one Mexico lawmaker dies in plane crash

OAXACA, Mexico (Reuters) - At least one member of Mexico's congress and possibly more were killed when a small private plane crashed near a popular Pacific beach resort in Mexico on Friday, local media and officials said.



BP says failed blowout preventer off Gulf well

HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc removed a failed blowout preventer from atop its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well on Friday afternoon, a company spokesman said.



UPS cargo plane crashes in Dubai, two killed

DUBAI (Reuters) - A Boeing 747-400 cargo plane operated by United Parcel Service Inc crashed shortly after takeoff into a military compound near Dubai's airport on Friday, killing two crew members, authorities said.