tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post2485480221629182320..comments2024-02-06T08:33:52.695+02:00Comments on Eeben Barlow's Military and Security Blog: THE END OF ANOTHER YEAREeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-72553635345504430342016-06-29T14:55:54.353+02:002016-06-29T14:55:54.353+02:00Hello Eeben,
I'm writing to you here through ...Hello Eeben,<br /><br />I'm writing to you here through my friend Gordon, this is W01 John Barnard. Sorry to hear about about your nicotine affliction, I'm going through the same. <br />I have been trying to get hold of you for years! No one wants to tell me where you are. I know you like literature and I am a collector of First Editions. I would like you to get hold of me please on my wife's email: valb45@me.com<br />When I left the army I moved to Botrivier in the Western Cape, and I seem to have fallen off the map where the Engineers are concerned. I know that many people from the old crowd were quite pleased to see me go!<br /><br />Look forward to hearing from you.<br /><br />SAPPERS regards,<br />John<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856285134480241113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-34736040714203546532016-06-27T14:23:57.940+02:002016-06-27T14:23:57.940+02:00That is very interesting Unknown. Thank you for sh...That is very interesting Unknown. Thank you for sharing it with us.<br />Sadly I have become very cynical about foreign ‘military and security assistance’ to Africa as I have witnessed first-hand the catastrophic failures and damage this has wrought upon Africa.<br />But, on a positive note, African governments are becoming wise to the fact that they are being lied to by foreign help. That is a good start. <br />As for the piece on SA, I can only shake my head. <br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-85034644029113096862016-06-27T13:55:00.687+02:002016-06-27T13:55:00.687+02:00Thanks Catholicgauze!
Rgds,
EebenThanks Catholicgauze!<br />Rgds,<br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-7989052747210798402016-06-27T13:48:50.717+02:002016-06-27T13:48:50.717+02:00Thanks for your comment and introduction Ryan.
The...Thanks for your comment and introduction Ryan.<br />There are many PMCs running around Africa, wielding large contracts but that are completely useless. It appears that the aim is to keep conflicts going and not to end them. That was the error EO and now STTEP have made. Ending conflicts has a negative ripple effect across foreign interests, NGOs and media stories. <br />I stopped giving interviews to students several years ago when it became expected of me to write their research papers. Sorry about that. <br />Good luck with your studies.<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-35299324749576674502016-06-27T13:45:08.217+02:002016-06-27T13:45:08.217+02:00Thank you Christian.
It is evident that many peop...Thank you Christian. <br />It is evident that many people walking this earth believe that freedom has no limits. <br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-57603675396221407862016-06-27T13:42:57.045+02:002016-06-27T13:42:57.045+02:00Thank you for your concern, Munyul Verminard. I am...Thank you for your concern, Munyul Verminard. I am well thank you. I trust you are too?<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-9970850166881436972016-06-27T13:41:34.464+02:002016-06-27T13:41:34.464+02:00Hi Red Beard, Our departure from Nigeria coincided...Hi Red Beard, Our departure from Nigeria coincided with foreign political pressure. Of course, there was the usual and expected gnashing of teeth and hand-wringing by some in the media as well. Success is a bad thing in Africa when foreign powers want and demand control over governments. <br />I am aware of EP’s operation to counter piracy. I also read that he had success but as we were not part of it, I cannot comment on the operation.<br />Cruel instructors are usually the hallmark of cowards. Instruction of troops is a responsibility not to be taken lightly as such much depends on its success. Tough instruction is one thing but cruelty can never be condoned or tolerated.<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-3929708844731914352016-06-27T13:24:33.407+02:002016-06-27T13:24:33.407+02:00Combat Team commanders course was a long time ago,...Combat Team commanders course was a long time ago, Louis (1983) so forgive me for not remembering you. <br />I am really sorry to hear that you have hit hard times. However, I am told you sent your CV to our Personnel Officer and I am sure that if we require services, he will contact you directly. As you may appreciate, I do not interfere with personnel matters. <br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-2689162061944765712016-06-27T13:21:43.619+02:002016-06-27T13:21:43.619+02:00Thank you Leo.
Although we have long left Nigeria...Thank you Leo. <br />Although we have long left Nigerian, I thank you for your offer. However, we do not trade in defence equipment but if a need arises, I will recommend you to a government.<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-49015214988340945192016-06-27T13:19:44.473+02:002016-06-27T13:19:44.473+02:00Hi Danie. The stop-smoking campaign I have been on...Hi Danie. The stop-smoking campaign I have been on has been difficult but seemingly I am over the worst. Thanks for your interest.<br />The Pdf link is a scam/malware trap as the book is in typesetting phase now and unless my correspondence with the publishers was lifted, it is not genuine. <br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-19275990650032533812016-06-27T13:16:54.320+02:002016-06-27T13:16:54.320+02:00Thank you for your invitation Александр Бовдунов. ...Thank you for your invitation Александр Бовдунов. I see that you have already placed one of my blog postings on your site. I have no problem with that and you are free to use any one of my posting on Katehon.<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-58936610028324380432016-06-27T13:14:49.975+02:002016-06-27T13:14:49.975+02:00Thank you for your mail, Stefan.
My involvement wi...Thank you for your mail, Stefan.<br />My involvement with STTEP is that I am its chairman. <br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-67690487688103055852016-06-27T13:13:21.571+02:002016-06-27T13:13:21.571+02:00Thanks for your visit to my blog Itisseau.
Unfort...Thanks for your visit to my blog Itisseau. <br />Unfortunately, I stopped answering questions to students via the blog and Skype as some expected me to actually write their assignments. <br />Good luck with your studies.<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-39306818490532823332016-06-27T13:11:12.891+02:002016-06-27T13:11:12.891+02:00I am not sure what your point is Jim.
Rgds,
EebenI am not sure what your point is Jim.<br />Rgds,<br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-12764470689584694192016-06-27T13:10:21.259+02:002016-06-27T13:10:21.259+02:00Thank you Neha Sharma.
Rgds,
EebenThank you Neha Sharma.<br />Rgds,<br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-43424410285284001612016-06-27T13:09:47.139+02:002016-06-27T13:09:47.139+02:00Hi Leon, We approach people to join us and not vis...Hi Leon, We approach people to join us and not visa versa. <br />Rgds,<br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-49162704033668503082016-06-27T13:08:45.446+02:002016-06-27T13:08:45.446+02:00Thank you for your kind words, Arnosh. Good luck w...Thank you for your kind words, Arnosh. Good luck with your studies.<br />I am led to believe that the EO book is out of print and will, hopefully, enter its eighth reprint. I am afraid you will need to order it off Amazon or direct from the publishers (Galago).<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben <br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-61375802389547742792016-06-27T13:06:38.704+02:002016-06-27T13:06:38.704+02:00Thanks for the link Unknown. Very interesting inde...Thanks for the link Unknown. Very interesting indeed.<br />Rgds,<br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-71834848974279552262016-06-27T13:05:56.883+02:002016-06-27T13:05:56.883+02:00It is good to map out your future intentions Jr Wi...It is good to map out your future intentions Jr Williams – and then to stick to them.<br />The armed forces are an instrument of state. When unworkable political strategies, based on a lack of intelligence are thrust upon the military, they are being set up to fail. This allows the decision-makers to shift blame. Ultimately, the military is blamed for the failure. People then perceive the military as being an expensive organisation that is unable to achieve success.<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-4367151547821136062016-06-27T12:55:26.387+02:002016-06-27T12:55:26.387+02:00Thanks for that The Buckstops here. I will certain...Thanks for that The Buckstops here. I will certainly keep it in mind for the next one.<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-47060170355756879742016-06-27T12:54:14.583+02:002016-06-27T12:54:14.583+02:00We are witnessing an enormous change in the geopol...We are witnessing an enormous change in the geopolitics of Africa and elsewhere Stoor. And as long as governments refuse to be held accountable for their actions, decisions and policies, this shift will continue to grow and will result in ‘wrong’ becoming ‘right’ and ‘right’ becoming ‘wrong’. Divisive and militant politics is being propagated and the minority are now dictating to the majority. <br />As for the rise of the militant politics, and its large foreign support base, this was reported to the authorities several years ago but was left unheeded and ignored. We are witnessing the result of complacency. And of course, SA – like every other BRICS country – is under enormous attack. Part of this attack is precisely meant to increase tension across the board with the hopes of the powder keg igniting. When it explodes, the ‘free world’ might come and ‘save us’ – or might not. <br />Ultimately, I believe SA is beset with intelligence and law enforcement failures and these failures have encouraged forces intent on destabelisation from gaining traction. <br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-79626290264554790282016-06-27T12:44:54.214+02:002016-06-27T12:44:54.214+02:00Hi Jesse, please see my response to Roy.
Thank you...Hi Jesse, please see my response to Roy.<br />Thank you for the interest.<br />Rgds,<br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-18868695026657598462016-06-27T12:44:00.720+02:002016-06-27T12:44:00.720+02:00Thanks for the interest Roy. However, it has, as y...Thanks for the interest Roy. However, it has, as yet, not been published. I will keep all advised on the progress.<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-76857807191458022522016-06-27T12:43:00.180+02:002016-06-27T12:43:00.180+02:00I will do so Unknown - thanks for the interest.
Rg...I will do so Unknown - thanks for the interest.<br />Rgds,<br />EebenEeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-955273524757178757.post-419808414979853152016-06-27T12:42:30.244+02:002016-06-27T12:42:30.244+02:00
Sorry I missed your window Alex. Maybe next time?...<br />Sorry I missed your window Alex. Maybe next time?<br />Rgds,<br />Eeben<br />Eeben Barlow's Milsec Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08942119485068301545noreply@blogger.com