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A Russian journalist claims that the Arctic Star was not carrying Finnish timber as first reported, but rather something more infernal:
“The Arctic Sea was carrying something, not timber and not from Finland, that necessitated some major work ...
John Donovan has the inside scoop on the attack on NATO headquarters, apparently an attempt to destabilize the country in advance of next week’s national elections:
A whole bunch, close to 100 according to the AP story, of civilians wounded an...
It’s not an official request for forces, but the NYTs is heralding a new call for fresh faces on the front lines in Afghanistan:
The commanders emphasized problems in southern Afghanistan, where Taliban insurgents continue to bombard towns and...
Neptunus Lex is a daily must-read for anyone who cares about naval matters. It is extremely well-written, timely, and pertinent in a small universe of Navy blogs. The current editor's rating of 8.2 far understates the quality that is Lex.