Dr. Lani Kass
Surprise, Deception, Warning and War
All warfare is based on deception. Offer the enemy a bait to lure him. … Be seen in the West and march out of the East; lure him in the North and strike him in the South. Drive him crazy and bewilder him so that he disperses his forces in confusion. ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War On April […]
How To Deal With “Signalgate” – a Guide for the Perplexed
Last week, The Atlantic published an explosive report claiming that its editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was invited to a “Principals Committee (PC) Small Group” discussion on Signal, where Cabinet officials discussed plans to strike the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Sensitive details—including the iconic who, what, where, when, and how of military operations—were publicly disclosed. Although the Administration denied […]
Live By The Sword, Die By The Sword
Pearl-clutching leaders, biased media, and delusional demonstrators are outraged by the ingenuity and lethality of Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. On Sept 25th, Pentagon’s spokeswoman Sabrina Singh assured reporters that “the US is not providing intelligence to support Israel’s operations.” Two days later, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken urged Israel to “stop firing” […]