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Own the Crowd: A Guide to Giving the Best Speech of Your Life!

Own the Crowd: A Guide to Giving the Best Speech of Your Life!

Whether you are new to speaking, or a professional, connecting with others through conviction and sincerity is crucial.

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Wes O'Donnell

The Race to Defeat Russian Drone Jammers in Ukraine

American-made Anti-Radiation Missiles or ARMs could be the key.

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The Race to Defeat Russian Drone Jammers in Ukraine

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Why Will the US Defend Israel but Not Ukraine?

In case you missed it, Iran launched 30 Paveh-type cruise missiles, 180 or so Shahed drones, and 120 Emad intermediate-range ballistic…

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Why Will the US Defend Israel but Not Ukraine?

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The US-Made HAWK Missile System Could Fix Ukraine’s Air Defense

Ukraine has an air defense problem.

5 min read5 days ago

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The US-Made HAWK Missile System Could Fix Ukraine’s Air Defense

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A Guide to Prepping for Regular, but Concerned People

9 min readApr 5, 2024

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A Guide to Prepping for Regular, but Concerned People

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How Vulnerable Are Undersea Internet Cables to Russian Attacks?

In our hyper-connected world, hundreds of millions of internet users’ connections rely on a glass fiber strand no larger than a human hair.

5 min readApr 2, 2024

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How Vulnerable Are Undersea Internet Cables to Russian Attacks?

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Russia’s S-400 Triumph Isn’t as Good as They Think It Is

Russia’s S-400 Triumph is often celebrated as the zenith of air defense — especially with regard to surface-to-air missile capabilities on…

6 min readApr 1, 2024

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Russia’s S-400 Triumph Isn’t as Good as They Think It Is

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Super Rare Russian VIP Tank Spotted in Ukraine — and Killed

This is a significant confirmation that Russia is suffering severe armored vehicle shortages.

4 min readMar 30, 2024

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Super Rare Russian VIP Tank Spotted in Ukraine — and Killed

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Ukraine Gets “Smartshooter” Scopes Which Turns Rifles into Counter-Drone Weapons

I can tell you the exact day I shot my first firearm.

4 min readMar 27, 2024

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Ukraine Gets “Smartshooter” Scopes Which Turns Rifles into Counter-Drone Weapons

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The First Day of a US-Russia Conventional War

In my last piece, I made the case for why I think Putin is setting the stage for an attack on NATO — specifically, I believe his target…

10 min readMar 25, 2024

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The First Day of a US-Russia Conventional War

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I Believe Putin Will Invade NATO by 2026 — Here’s Why

The 1990s were a euphoric time to be alive.

5 min readMar 21, 2024

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I Believe Putin Will Invade NATO by 2026 — Here’s Why

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Army & Air Force Veteran | Global Security guy at War is Boring, GEN, OneZero | Intel Forecaster | Law Student | TEDx Speaker | Pro-Democracy | Pro-Human Rights

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