What Are You Currently Reading?

[Dienekes]

Theory of International Politics and Zombies by Daniel Drezner for class. Sounds stupid but it's actually really good. It hypothesizes what would happen in the world if there were a zombie apocalypse based on the three main theories of international relations, feminism(pretty funny satire), neocons(also fairly satirical), domestic politics, bureaucratic politics, and psychological responses.

He basically uses the zombie uprising as a metaphor for world crises, nuclear proliferation, terrorism or anything that would evoke a response from virtually all states. He takes that metaphor and describes what would happen in the international system based on the established international relations theories and what states would do under those theories. He also talks about the effects of domestic politics and bureaucracies on the effectiveness on state actions.

It's very funny if you pick up on the subtle humor that he leaves throughout the book while also being scholarly by analyzing all zombie literature(Dawn of the Dead, Walking Dead, and stuff like that) from the 60's to now to back up his points. Also, the parts on domestic politics and bureaucracies were ridiculously similar to the US response to terrorism, and the zombies acted as a very good analytical tool in that part.

Overall, its about 150 pages of quick reading that is well worth it if you are interested in international relations.

 

[x SF med]

@Ranger Psych .... Gordon R. Dickson... Prolific, well written, and the Dorsai are bad mofos.

 

[SkrewzLoose]

Wild Fire by Nelson Demille. This is book #4 in his John Corey series. The crude humor on display by the main character is absolutely hilarious. I've laughed until I cried 2-3 times in each book so far. They're also EXTREMELY well written. There is also a lot of accurate, truthful information (allegedly) regarding Wild Fire and other programs in this book. Demille is an excellent writer, I can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series.

 

[AWP]

The joys of international travel....

I finished D-Day. It ends with the liberation of Paris. Solid book and worth a read.

Then I read Hell's Angels by Jay Stout. It covers the 303rd Bomb Group in WWII. While focusing on the 303rd it has details that would apply to any heavy BG in theater. If you're looking for a solid book on B-17's and their crews, pick up a copy.

I'm re-reading Clay Blair's The Hunters so I can pick up a hard copy later this week and knock those out back-to-back.

I realized I have over 20 books on Afghanistan. I don't plan to read about that place for a long, long time...

 

[Grey Fox]

Becoming a Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett.

On Killing by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (former Ranger).

 

[nobodythank you]

I realized I have over 20 books on Afghanistan. I don't plan to read about that place for a long, long time...

I am not joking when I say this, but you should write one about a-stan and your observations.

 

[AWP]

I am not joking when I say this, but you should write one about a-stan and your observations.

Thank you. People keep telling me that, but... I don't know. I'll probably write something for my daughter so maybe she'll understand.

 

[nobodythank you]

Thank you. People keep telling me that, but... I don't know. I'll probably write something for my daughter so maybe she'll understand.

Who are you? Put Free back on the computer. The Free I know wouldn't doubt himself or be a big unsure bitch

Seriously though, There is good info to put out, someone else will do it and prob not as well. Maybe the rest of our children want to be imparted with the same knowledge as your daughter? At the very least, put pen to paper (so to speak) while it is still fresh. Doesn't have to be released or read anytime soon. As with any events, they fade over time and become fuzzy with static. For example, the more time elapses the less reliable a witness statement becomes. At least for now you can keep things fresh and edit them later, or just burn them if you eventually decide to not do anything.

 

[JohnnyBoyUSMC]

New Ideas From Dead Economists: An Introduction to Modern Economic Thought by Todd G. Buchholz and Martin Feldstein

As a student of geopolitics, figured that I was missing a big piece of things by not at least having a more basic understanding of economics. This book reads very very easily, isn't loaded down with graphs and formulas, etc. It's a book that will allow almost anyone to get a basic understanding of economics. Highly encourage anyone who is interested in geopolitics, current events, and the world to read it.

 

[amorris127289]

MY BROTHER IN ARMS
The Exceptional Life of Mark Andrew Forester, USAF Combat Controller

By Thad Forester

 

[AWP]

My copy of Blair's Hitler's U-Boat War: The Hunted: 1942-1945 arrived today. 899 pages with over 100 pages devoted to appendices breaking down everything, the book even has a separate index for ships, u-boats, and general topics. It is massive.

 

[TLDR20]

I am reading "The Last Battle" by Stephen Harding. WW2 book about the only time Germans and Americans fought together. Also the only time Americans have ever defended a castle under siege. It is good this far.

 

[BloodStripe]

I am reading "The Last Battle" by Stephen Harding. WW2 book about the only time Germans and Americans fought together. Also the only time Americans have ever defended a castle under siege. It is good this far.

I have a friend who just finished that book. It's in the mail heading my way. He said it was a very good read.

 

[AWP]

I don't think I've read that book, but it is a fascinating story I'd never even heard of until a few years ago.

 

[Board and Seize]

I just got my copy of Neal Stephenson's new novel, Seveneves. Guess what I'll be doing this weekend?

 

[Red Flag 1]

I am about to start, "The Wrong War", by Bing West. My son loaned me his copy, and just a few pages in, while I finish up another novel. "The Wromg War" looks like a darn good read, and I am anxious to turn my full attention to the book.

 

[digrar]

One Hundred Days: Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander, by Admiral Sandy Woodward.

 

[Marauder06]

McChrystal's new book, "Team of Teams"

 

[The Accountant]

Was in Barnes and Noble the other morning and decided to pick up Nick Irving's book "The Reaper". Only got to read two chapters, entertaining so far.

 

[CQB]

Just finished David Kilcullens contribution to Quarterly Essay, a publication over here. It's entitled Blood Year. Terrorism & the Islamic State. Available as a download for those not in Oz, which is almost everyone.