The Bolduc Brief: The Role of USAID in US Foreign Relations and National Security
USAID: Kennedy’s bold move in 1961. Humanitarian aid meets US military strategy—essential or expendable? The debate rages on.
Author: Donald Bolduc
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Donald Bolduc
The Bolduc Brief: A Critical Assessment of President Trump’s Plan for Gaza
Trump’s Gaza plan misses the mark, risking more instability. It’s time for a smarter, more collaborative approach to Middle East peace.
The Bolduc Brief: The Personal Power of Stoicism – A Journey of Integrity and Resilience
Stoicism has shaped my life, helping me uphold my oaths and navigate challenges with resilience. Could this philosophy transform leadership today?
The Bolduc Brief: America’s Military Readiness Crisis – An Urgent Call for Reform
The Heritage Foundation’s 2024 Readiness Report lays bare the stark reality: America’s military stands at a crossroads, where decisive reform is the only way to preserve its strength and global leadership in an increasingly volatile world.
The Bolduc Brief: The Crisis in Military Leadership – A Call for Reform in the US Armed Forces
US military leadership faces a crisis—political correctness over combat readiness. Can bold reforms restore its edge?
The Bolduc Brief: The US Army’s Officer Corps Transformation – A Critical Examination
The Army’s reshuffling 300 officers from combat to cyber and logistics—bold move or just a band-aid for deeper leadership flaws?
The Bolduc Brief: A Critical Analysis of the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy Challenges
The Biden administration’s foreign policy missteps have fostered a dangerous perception of American weakness, leaving allies wary and adversaries emboldened in an increasingly unstable world.
The Bolduc Brief: Former SEAL Dismisses Military Sexual Trauma Comments at Veteran’s Event
At the heart of our veteran community lies a responsibility to listen, respect, and uplift one another, especially when confronting painful truths like military sexual trauma.
The Bolduc Brief: The October 7 Anniversary and Israel’s Security Dilemma
Israel’s patience with Iran’s nuclear ambitions is wearing thin, and if the Biden administration continues to stall, we may soon witness a high-stakes military confrontation that could embroil the entire region, dragging the U.S. along with it.
Why the US Must Support for Israel and the Prevent Russian Nuclear Aid to Iran
The U.S. must stand firm with Israel, ensuring its security while taking aggressive steps to prevent Russia from bolstering Iran’s nuclear ambitions, for the future of Middle Eastern stability and global peace.
The Bolduc Brief: The Long Shadow of War-Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security
Despite the best efforts of American service members, the past two decades of military engagement in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Africa reveal a troubling disconnect between on-the-ground success and the broader political and strategic missteps of U.S. leadership.
The Bolduc Brief: The Journey of Political Service – A Veteran’s Perspective
In the cutthroat world of politics, it’s all too easy to lose sight of integrity and authenticity when the path to victory is paved with money, influence, and the constant pressure to conform.