DHS Publishes 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment
On October 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA), providing a comprehensive overview of the evolving threats to public safety and security…
Collaborative Intelligence: Strengthening Security through Public-Private Cooperation
In our increasingly complex and interconnected world, the importance of protective intelligence cannot be overstated. The systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of information to identify and mitigate potential threats and…
Combatting the Hegelian Dialectic
Combatting the Hegelian Dialectic by Donavon L Riley The pressure to “choose a side” is constant. Our response to politics and cultural events, our religious beliefs, our philosophical principles, our…
The Silent Threat: Understanding the Dangers of Dehydration
Pexels photo by Nathan Cowley As the sun climbs high and the mercury rises, National Hydration Day arrives on June 23 with a timely reminder of the importance of water…
The Resurgence of Bullshit Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as an Anchor
In recent years, the martial arts world has seen a resurgence of dubious and often ineffective martial arts practices, popularly known as “bullshit martial arts.” This phenomenon has been somewhat…
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The Digital Devil at the Heart of the Machine
The Digital Devil at the Heart of the Machine by Donavon L Riley What if the power and authority of political realms was taken captive to the devil? According to…
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STOP THE BLEED®: Turning Bystanders into Lifesavers
National STOP THE BLEED Month is observed every May. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of stopping bleeding in emergency situations. To date, the American College…
Unveiling the Veil of Social Media
Unveiling the Veil of Social Media by Donavon L Riley In the seemingly infinite sprawl of the digital age — which we once wished to inhabit but which now inhabits…
It Is The End, And Maybe, The Beginning
It Is The End, And Maybe, The Beginning by Donavon L Riley Living through the dissolution of society, whether economic, political, or environmental, is an unsettling experience for anyone, no…
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Establishing What the Warrior Mindset is by former JTF2 member Shaun Taylor
INTRODUCTION This evening, we will explore some of the profound insights and teachings of the legendary samurai warrior, Miyamoto Musashi, and how his philosophy on mindset can empower us to…