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YouTube Is Blocked in China. A Simple VPN Won't Save You
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YouTube Is Blocked in China. A Simple VPN Won't Save You

YouTube has been banned in mainland China since 2009. The Great Firewall's deep packet inspection can detect and block most VPN traffic — making circumvention far harder than most people realize.
Salon Dinner
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Salon Dinner

High-level discussion in cooperation with lawmakers, policy minds, industry leaders, and experts. To discuss "America Last": US domestic manufacturing prowess for export of equipment and products for foreign internal defense. A new "by with through" approach to international cooperative security.
"Predictive History" Reading List
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"Predictive History" Reading List

March 28th, 2026
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March 28th, 2026

Washington, D.C.
The SETA in the room
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The SETA in the room

Encounters with the sometimes difficult SETAs and contractors
Field Report
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Field Report

US Navy Surface Warfare Centers & The Working Capital Fund (part 1)
Fieldcraft
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Fieldcraft

You have no rank as a civilian.
Hegseth's USS George Washington Speech: Policy, Capability Development & War Strategy
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US MIL

Hegseth's USS George Washington Speech: Policy, Capability Development & War Strategy

Oct. 28, 2025 remarks aboard USS George Washington, focusing on peace through strength, naval capability expansion and cultural reforms.
Observations
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Observations

26FEB26 Strategic Mid-Range Fires
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26FEB26 Strategic Mid-Range Fires

Analysis: Warrior Systems
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United States Special Operations Command

Analysis: Warrior Systems

Comprehensive Arctic Newsletter Report 2025
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Comprehensive Arctic Newsletter Report 2025