Daily Archives: May 16, 2011

Civilization

Posted on May 16, 2011 by William Holland

John Armstrong is a resident philosopher at Melbourne Business School in Australia, he has written an ambitious book (‘In Search Of Civilization’) that sets out to restore the confidence once reposed in the term ‘Civilization’.  If ever Matthew Arnold had a … Continue reading →

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The Failure That Became Bismark: The Limits of Machiavelli

Posted on May 16, 2011 by William Holland

Arnold Toynbee once remarked that the problem with intellectuals was their intrinsic need to only illustrate, not fix the dominate ideas that ruled their profession.  For decades I have been exposed to two false ideas that have dominated academia.  Namely … Continue reading →

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Pakistan: Incompetent & Duplicitous Ally

Posted on May 16, 2011 by William Holland

With the death of Osama bin Laden the U.S. can now begin to assess its partner in the ‘Long War’.  Any brief cogent view of Pakistan will reveal a deeply troubling political arena fit for only the most competent statesman. … Continue reading →

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