tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15332945.post8620694572217483708..comments2024-02-08T05:16:28.230-05:00Comments on Defense Statecraft: Need for Cultural UnderstandingRobert Farleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233771830519084383noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15332945.post-1934990324592498632007-04-14T22:07:00.000-04:002007-04-14T22:07:00.000-04:00It is interesting that as a "melting pot", which m...It is interesting that as a "melting pot", which means there are different cultures in the US territory, the US also needs cultural understanding. On the other hand, some scholars claim that cultures in the US is more like "mosaic". There is no interaction between cultures. Thus, I agree with you that increasing the interaction between cultures is a way to solve the problem.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, I don't think the acceptability of such kind of operation will be a problem, because what public cares is the result. Without victory, people will also lose confidence on fire power.atomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12185291927486009810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15332945.post-2403349097767002662007-04-12T10:48:00.000-04:002007-04-12T10:48:00.000-04:00Three cheers for your position, but intent and res...Three cheers for your position, but intent and results are two seperate things. I think it will be hard for any leader at DOD to carry out the dream of a bi-lingual culturally enhanced military. Change in a beauracracy, particularly our military, requires two catalysts: leadership with mandate for change (QDR) and resources (money). We have the former, but the later looks lacking....<BR/><BR/>http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2007/04/military_servicechiefs_budgetletter_070409w/Faisons6https://www.blogger.com/profile/14464374994934159678noreply@blogger.com