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Jihad in Europe on the Rise

by John D. Guandolo Jihad in Europe is happening almost daily, yet U.S. news media seems quiet about most of it. Here is a quick summary of jihadi events in the last 8 days: British MP Sir David Amess was stabbed to death by a Somalian jihadi, Ali Harbi Ali, the son of a former […]

The Muslim Brotherhood, Al Qaeda, and Taliban Are All Fighting Together

by John D. Guandolo On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11/2001 attacks by the Islamic jihadis of Al Qaeda against the United States, we find prominent Muslim Brotherhood leaders in America attempting to draw a distinction between themselves and the Taliban, claiming they are not alike. We will take a moment to […]

Criminal Negligence

by John D. Guandolo Like the generals who came before him, CENTCOM Commander General Kenneth Frank McKenzie Jr. (USMC) is responsible for the deaths of men America entrusted to his care because he made an affirmative decision not to know and understand his enemy. His decision not to do basic due diligence to KNOW THE […]

Vetting the Unvettable

by John D. Guandolo As America is faced with the total collapse of Afghanistan and the U.S. government’s malfeasance in responding to it, the question of Afghan refugees coming to America is a real security issue for state and local governments as well as citizens across the nation. 2 questions: How can American citizens trust […]

The Cost of Not Knowing The Enemy

by John D. Guandolo “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” Sun […]

Taliban Resurgence? The U.S. Lost the War in 2004

by John D.Guandolo America lost the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in 2004 and 2005 respectively because America’s generals, admirals and civilian leaders made an affirmative decision NOT to know the enemy. 100% of the jihadis U.S. and allied troops faced on the battlefields of Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Africa, the Philippines, and on the streets […]

Does the U.S. Military Leadership Stand in Opposition to the American People?

by John D. Guandolo In response to 9/11/01, America waged war in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, parts of Africa, the Philippines, and in other areas. Yet, since 9/11, America’s general officers and admirals never once defined the enemy based on U.S. warfighting doctrine. The enemy has been called “Al Qaeda” or “ISIS” or “extremists” or “violent […]