Daily Archives: September 6, 2025

White Paper: The Effects of Logistical Failures on Japan’s Army, Civilians, and Prisoners of War in World War II

Posted on September 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary From 1942 onward, Japan’s war effort was progressively crippled less by decisive battlefield defeats than by the grinding collapse of its logistics. A small, fragile merchant fleet; late and weak convoy protection; interservice rivalry; doctrinal overconfidence in “spirit” … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Ekklesia in Ancient Greece and Its Implications for the Church as God’s Government

Posted on September 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper explores the ekklesia—the assembly of citizens in Ancient Greece, especially in Athens—as a political institution of rights, powers, and responsibilities. It then examines how the New Testament’s adoption of this term for the people of … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Hostility Toward Critique and Its Implications for Scholarly Discourse

Posted on September 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary In recent years, public and academic culture has shown a heightened sensitivity to critique. Increasingly, individuals perceive criticism not as a form of engagement or improvement, but as an attempt to silence or delegitimize them. This shift undermines … Continue reading →

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