Daily Archives: October 17, 2025

White Paper: Paramilitary Forces of the Contemporary American Left: A Shadow Militancy in the Age of Polarization

Posted on October 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The rise of paramilitary forces on the American political fringes has long been associated with right-wing extremism, from the Oath Keepers to the Proud Boys. Yet, a parallel development on the left has garnered less scrutiny: decentralized networks … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Indicators of Development: Incipient Infrastructure and Logistics Capabilities as Historical Signals of Regional Advancement

Posted on October 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Throughout history, the rise of civilizations and the transformation of regions from periphery to prominence have been preceded by the emergence of certain infrastructural and logistical capabilities. These early indicators—ranging from road networks and port facilities to postal … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Expanding the Swiss Cheese Model Beyond Airplane Crash Investigations

Posted on October 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract The Swiss cheese model, originally developed by psychologist James Reason to analyze human and systemic errors in aviation safety, has evolved into a foundational framework for understanding complex failures across multiple layers of defense. This white paper explores the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Typology of Issues That Threaten the Unity of Churches

Posted on October 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Church unity has long been a central theme in Christian theology and ecclesiology, rooted in Christ’s prayer “that they may be one” (John 17:21). Yet, churches across history and denominations face recurring threats to their internal and external … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Assessing Claims of Secondary Income Streams in the Entertainment Industry: A Framework for Evidence, Privacy, and Ethics

Posted on October 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract The global entertainment industry operates in a complex web of legitimate and opaque financial arrangements. Rumors of “yacht culture,” private patronage, and escorting among singers, actresses, and models periodically capture public imagination, often without substantiation. This white paper analyzes … Continue reading →

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