Brian M Downing and the world at war. Timely, thoughtful, and nonpartisan analysis of military matters. @BrianMDowning1.
Brian M Downing In coming years, probably no more than fifteen years, the national debt will reach a crisis point. Debt servicing, the amount of money the government expends simply to pay off the interest, will near $1 trillion a year. This will force spending cuts – large ones. The crisis Read More …
Brian M Downing Economic events jolt world affairs. Rising nations look for greater security, power, and territory. Borders change. European powers and the US pursued this agenda in the 19th century. Declining nations seek to hold on to what they have, along their borders and around the globe. Some rethink Read More …
Brian M Downing Two years ago sabers rattled noisily and ominously in East Asia. North Korea was testing nuclear weapons and launching long-range missiles capable of hitting parts of the US. The Trump administration replied with threats to destroy “little rocket man’s” country. Suddenly and unexpectedly, Trump and Kim exchanged Read More …