The End of the Age of Armor
The conflict in Ukraine demonstrates the changing nature of contemporary conflict. Armor as the main arm of decision may have met it’s match but will remain prevalent for the foreseeable future.
Author: Alex Pietrantoni
(Analysis) Fascism for the Third Millennium in Latin America
An underground Fascist Rock show in Mexico City featuring European Fascist Bands demonstrates a growing connection between the two scenes as well as a new role for youth culture. However, this is problematized by a regional relationship with Fascism that is fluid and contradictory. This article provides a brief historical survey to contextualize the Empire Strikes Back show as well as problematizes traditional perspectives on Fascism in Latin America.
(Analysis) The Two Battles of Culiacan
The two battles of Culiacan provide a window into the ongoing process of military reform and reorganization which speaks to a deeper and more existential conflict between the Mexican Government and Organized Crime. Beneath the surface of a struggle for law and order there is a wider confrontation over the total order of affairs in Mexico.