Danny Sjursen

Maj. (ret.) Danny Sjursen is an Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran, author, and director of the Eisenhower Media Network, a group of independent military and national security experts.

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Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous

The president finally has the minions he wants: devoted and fervently militaristic.

Apr 5, 2018 / Danny Sjursen

Mattis and Nicholson

The Pentagon Wants to Spend $716 Billion Next Year The Pentagon Wants to Spend $716 Billion Next Year

And it is justifying that by playing on fear.

Feb 20, 2018 / Danny Sjursen

Recent Troops in Afghanistan

Today’s Wars Are Based on a Fundamental Misunderstanding of History Today’s Wars Are Based on a Fundamental Misunderstanding of History

Until we correct it, we can count on ceaseless, tragic war.

Jan 29, 2018 / Danny Sjursen

Afghan Escalation

There’s One Way That Donald Trump Is No Different From Obama There’s One Way That Donald Trump Is No Different From Obama

New president, same old American wars.

Dec 19, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

George Bush

What if This Had Happened on the Day After 9/11? What if This Had Happened on the Day After 9/11?

Things could have gone very, very differently.

Nov 27, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

Marines on patrol in Afghanistan

American Warfare’s Giant Open Secret American Warfare’s Giant Open Secret

All of the wars waged by the United States in the last 70 years have had one thing in common.

Nov 6, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

Police Crackdown

The Disturbing Parallels Between US Policing at Home and Military Tactics Abroad The Disturbing Parallels Between US Policing at Home and Military Tactics Abroad

This army strategist says today’s policing is looking more and more like a military operation.

Oct 12, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

Soldiers Mourn

What Are American Soldiers Actually Dying For? What Are American Soldiers Actually Dying For?

It’s time to reconsider whether the United States is really a force for good in the Middle East.

Sep 7, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

Marine walks in Afghanistan

A US Military Officer Explains Why Another Surge in Afghanistan Is Not a Good Idea A US Military Officer Explains Why Another Surge in Afghanistan Is Not a Good Idea

No matter what, Surge 4.0 won’t change a fundamentally flawed strategic formula.

Jun 29, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

John McCain Iran deal

Don’t Fall for the Washington War Hawks’ Iranophobia Don’t Fall for the Washington War Hawks’ Iranophobia

Their demands for war and regime change should be ignored.

May 30, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

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