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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: Infrastructure Planning for ICE Detention and Removal Facilities: Location Criteria, Development Methods, and Comparisons with Prison Siting

Posted on September 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities for detention and removal serve a distinct function within the broader carceral and administrative system. Unlike traditional prisons, which focus on punishment, deterrence, and rehabilitation, ICE facilities exist to manage temporary detention, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Food Aid Logistics, Accountability Breakdown, and the Perception of Starvation: The Case of Gaza

Posted on August 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Author: Nathan Albright Date: August 2025 Executive Summary Conflicts often generate competing narratives about humanitarian conditions, particularly in contested and politically charged environments. The Gaza conflict provides a stark example: accusations against Israel of “starving Gaza” persist in global discourse … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Arming and Logistical Requirements of Rooftop Koreans for Property Defense in Contemporary California

Posted on July 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper examines the concept of the “Rooftop Koreans” — originally referring to Korean-American business owners who successfully defended their lives and property during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and translates their example into a framework for … Continue reading →

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The Day The Lights Went Out In Eatonville

Posted on June 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Throughout my entire life, I have had the strange proclivity of being in the wrong place at the right time. For much of my life, this brought me a certain sense of frustration and even misery, but eventually I realized … Continue reading →

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Stores As Display Centers

Posted on March 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

Have you noticed that many stores put out their worst items and save the best for when you shop for them online? If you do, you’re not alone. This is a common issue, and there are a few key reasons … Continue reading →

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DOGE And The Logistics Of The Cold Civil War

Posted on March 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

The notion of a “cold” civil war in the United States typically refers to a deep, non-violent ideological divide characterized by political polarization, cultural clashes, and competing visions for the nation’s future. Denying government grants and funding to left-wing causes, … Continue reading →

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Moving [Stuff] From Here To There

Posted on September 27, 2024 by nathanalbright

For some reason, at least a couple times in the past couple of weeks I have had to deal with what I consider to be a poopy situation. Namely, there were problems with the toilets in two different houses, for … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Captain’s Duty

Posted on January 2, 2024 by nathanalbright

A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy Seals, And Dangerous Days At Sea, by Richard Phillips with Stephan Talty It is little surprise that the dramatic events over a few days off the coast of Somalia would be turned into a heavily-memed … Continue reading →

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No Substitutes

Posted on August 24, 2023 by nathanalbright

Car culture has been complained about almost since its beginning, but just like the horse revolutionized society through the mobility it provided, so too the car has brought similar changes to the behavior of people, and especially among those who … Continue reading →

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