Flashback: Into the Afghan Minefields with The HALO Trust

Flashback: Into the Afghan Minefields with The HALO Trust By Jason Criss Howk Thanksgiving Day 2020 Like many of you watching this season of The Crown, I am getting angry with Prince Charles, but also getting more curious about the world’s Princess. One of the things I remember vividly about Princess Diana is her work… Read More Flashback: Into the Afghan Minefields with The HALO Trust

The Electoral College is one of America’s Most Democratic Institutions

The Electoral College is one of America’s Most Democratic Institutions Jason Criss Howk 8 November 2020 When I was teaching American Government at college and also leading a presidential election seminar series for our college’s older adult learners over the last two years, our discussions often touched on the electoral college system. Many people had… Read More The Electoral College is one of America’s Most Democratic Institutions

COVID19 Interview with Pandemics and Emerging Infectious Diseases Specialist Edward Balkovic, Ph.D. (AKA Dr. Microbe)

COVID19 Interview with Pandemics and Emerging Infectious Diseases Specialist Edward Balkovic, Ph.D. (AKA Dr. Microbe) Jason Criss Howk, 4 September 2020 As a college adjunct professor of Middle East studies, I get to teach some other professors, and often they have a lot to teach me. I sat down recently with Dr. Ed Balkovic to… Read More COVID19 Interview with Pandemics and Emerging Infectious Diseases Specialist Edward Balkovic, Ph.D. (AKA Dr. Microbe)

#ShortBookReviews Brother Robert by A.C. Anderson

Jason Criss Howk 25 July 2020 Reviewing Brother Robert: Growing up with Robert Johnson by Annye C. Anderson with Preston Lauterbach, 2020, hachette Books Brother Robert: Growing up with Robert Johnson “We weren’t blood. We were family.” The continuing circle of musical skills and the stories of extended families coming together to face adversity provides… Read More #ShortBookReviews Brother Robert by A.C. Anderson

Education Opportunities for NatSec Specialists

My latest article on many of the unique education opportunities out there for folks in the National Security, Foreign Affairs and development world. You need to take advantage of all these great educators and mentors I will always remember my CFR experience. Their fellowship is top shelf. Read more here https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/04/27/expand-your-national-security-education-prepare-to-operate-in-the-jiim-plus-world/ Cheers Jason

Time, Morale, and Will: The Trinity of Warfare and Peacebuilding

My latest article @clearancejobs news https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/03/22/time-morale-and-will-the-trinity-of-warfare-and-peacebuilding/ A look at the role of 3 vital factors in warfare and peace building “You truly cannot replace time. It can work for you and work against you. You cannot control it, even though humankind created the concept of tracking it. Time tracks us. It is a force that… Read More Time, Morale, and Will: The Trinity of Warfare and Peacebuilding

Briefing on Pakistan’s campaigns against Afghanistan and why they have failed repeatedly

Jason Criss Howk 23 February 2020 Why Pakistan must change its calculations about using Unconventional Warfare against Afghans. This is from an open forum briefing to an international audience. The Pakistani generals present during this briefing agreed with the assessment. I wrote about the outcomes of this discussion here. https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/02/22/a-regional-perspective-on-the-war-in-afghanistan/ Start briefing: Pakistan has had… Read More Briefing on Pakistan’s campaigns against Afghanistan and why they have failed repeatedly

Afghanistan War Update: 11 September 2019

Afghanistan War Update: 11 September 2019 Jason Criss Howk, U.S. Army (Retired) According to The Times reporters Tomlinson and Sahi, “The Taliban vowed to fight on “for a hundred years” after President Trump revealed he had cancelled a secret summit with militant leaders and the president of Afghanistan, scrapping months of peace talks on the… Read More Afghanistan War Update: 11 September 2019

#shortBookReviews Lead Yourself First, Kethledge and Erwin

#shortBookReviews Lead Yourself First, Kethledge and Erwin By Jason Criss Howk 24 February 2019 These reviews serve a simple purpose: to tell you what is in the book and why you might want to read it.  All books selected for review are recommended reading…I’m not reviewing books just because they are new, but instead because… Read More #shortBookReviews Lead Yourself First, Kethledge and Erwin