This article by Michael Martinez was originally published by Divergent Options. Michael Martinez is a consultant who specializes in data analysis, project management and community engagement. has a M.S. of Intelligence Management from University of Maryland University College. He can be found on Twitter @MichaelMartinez. Divergent Options’ content does not contain information of an official nature nor does […]
Assessing Russian use of social media as a means to influence US policy
Military AffairsThis article by Alex Buck was originally published by Divergent Options. Alex Buck is a currently serving officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. He has deployed twice to Afghanistan, once to Ukraine, and is now working towards an MA in National Security. Alex can be found on Twitter @RCRbuck. Divergent Options’ content does not contain information […]
Assessing airborne status in US Army Special Operations Forces
Special OpsThis article by Stuart E. Gallagher was originally published by Divergent Options. Stuart E. Gallagher is a Special Operations Officer in the United States Army and a graduate of the National Defense University. He has previously served as a Commander, a Military Advisor to the United States Department of State, and Senior Observer Coach Trainer at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center. He […]
Options to counter Russia’s Wagner Group in Africa
Military AffairsThis article by Benjamin Fincham-de Groot was originally published by Divergent Options. Benjamin Fincham-de Groot is a masters candidate at Deakin University pursuing his masters of international relations with a specialization in conflict and security. He can be found on twitter at @Finchamde. Divergent Opinions’ content does not contain information of an official nature nor does the content […]
Assessing Australia’s cyber-attack attribution issues
Military AffairsThis article by Jackson Calder was originally published by Divergent Options. Jackson Calder is the Founder and CEO of JC Ltd., a futures modeling firm specialising in geopolitical risk advisory based in New Zealand, and holds a Masters of Strategic Studies from Victoria University of Wellington. Divergent Options’ content does not contain information of an official nature nor does […]
Assessing the alignment of US diplomatic and military power to forestall armed conflict
Military AffairsThis article by Michael D. Purzycki was originally published by Divergent Options. Michael D. Purzycki is an analyst, writer, and editor based in Arlington, Virginia. He has worked for the United States Marine Corps, the Department of the Navy, and the United States Army. In addition to Divergent Options, he has been published in Charged Affairs, Merion West, the Center for […]
Space, climate, and comprehensive defense options below the threshold of war
Military AffairsThis article by Joe McGiffin was originally published by Divergent Options. Joe McGiffin has served in the United States Army for seven years. He is currently pursuing a M.A. in International Relations prior to teaching Defense and Strategic Studies at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He can be found on Twitter @JoeMcGiffin. Divergent Options’ content does not […]
Assessing shortcomings of the US approach for addressing conflict below the threshold of war
Military AffairsJoe McGiffin has served in the United States Army for seven years. He is currently pursuing a M.A. in International Relations prior to teaching Defense and Strategic Studies at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He can be found on Twitter @JoeMcGiffin. Divergent Options’ content does not contain information of an official nature nor does the content represent […]
Assessing the April 2021 conflict between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and the impotency of regional international organizations
Military AffairsThis article by Sarah Martin was originally published by Divergent Options. Sarah Martin is the 2021 Eurasia Fellow for Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP). She is Washington D.C.-based and works in human rights development in Europe and Eurasia. Prior to this, she was a Research Fellow at the Secretariate of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization […]
Assessing a situation where the mission is a headline
Military AffairsThis article by Samir Srivastava was originally published by Divergent Options. Samir Srivastava is serving in the Indian Armed Forces. The views expressed and suggestions made in the article are solely of the author in his personal capacity and do not have any official endorsement. Divergent Opinions’ content does not contain information of an official nature […]
