Introduction Embarking on a journey to improve your spinal health does not have to be confined within the walls of a gym or yoga studio. The great outdoors offers various activities that nourish your spine and soothe your soul with fresh air and beautiful scenery. From the gentle waves perfect for swimming to the challenging… Read More
Introduction Wars of national liberation, also called wars of independence or wars of liberation, are conflicts fought by nations to gain independence. The term is used in conjunction with wars against foreign powers (or at least those perceived as foreign) to establish separate sovereign states for the rebelling nationality. From a different point of view,… Read More
Introduction A cold peace is a state of relative peace between two countries that is marked by the enforcement of a peace treaty ending the state of war while the government or populace of at least one of the parties to the treaty continues to treat the treaty with vocal disgust domestically. It is contrasted… Read More
Introduction An insurgency is a violent, armed rebellion by small, lightly armed bands who practice guerrilla warfare against a larger authority. The key descriptive feature of insurgency is its asymmetric nature: small irregular forces face a large, well-equipped, regular military force state adversary. Due to this asymmetry, insurgents avoid large-scale direct battles, opting instead to… Read More
Introduction Thousands of men and women decide to serve in the United States military every year and, when their military service is at an end, they face the challenge of re-integrating into society. For a number of veterans, the transition back into civilian life can be difficult – for a variety of reasons. The structures… Read More
Introduction In international relations, a frozen conflict is a situation in which active armed conflict has been brought to an end, but no peace treaty or other political framework resolves the conflict to the satisfaction of the combatants. Therefore, legally the conflict can start again at any moment, creating an environment of insecurity and instability.… Read More
Introduction Wanting to stay physically fit is one of the best things you can do for yourself. However, vigorous exercise, while beneficial for the body and mind, does come with its fair share of risks. Military fitness training programmes have been developed to help people reach impressive levels of performance. But the risk of injury… Read More
