Ralph Peters' new book, New Glory

I am hearing about this book from readers, who note that Amazon lists PNM as a fellow traveller (also bought). Early indications say it tracks well with PNM, which is no surprise if you've read Peters' recent op-eds and articles about the Indian Ocean being the new center of gravity in the geo-strategic realm (the only ocean totally Gap, by my map).

Despite his often over-the-top style of bloodthirsty writing, Peters and I are more similar than dissimilar in outlook. He has a strong bias toward the Army, his service, whereas I have none, since I have never been in uniform. But since the SysAdmin argument becomes a pro-Marines, pro-Army argument thanks to Iraq (and wait til you read my blistering piece in the Nov Esquire regarding China, the war on terror, acquisitions, QDR, etc), more and more people are liking us for similar reasons.

Having said all that, now I just wonder why no one from Peters' end sends me a complimentary advance copy. I mean, I blog, people read--it could work! Instead, I only seem to get weird, DC-focused, report-like books sent to me for free. Really, like I'm on the wonks-only list or something. I like the hard-core just like the next analyst, but I like the more popular stuff too.

But enough desperate pleas . . .

Short of that I will pick it up in an airport at some point, even as I am hard pressed for reading. To be honest, I read BFA over and over again in anticipation of the tour. You would think I had it all down pat because I wrote it, but think again. You really want it flowing in your bloodstream when they turn those bright lights on you. And I aim to please.

Still, you need to clear the palate now and then, and Peters is definitely a throat-clearer!

His Amazon page is found here. Worth checking out.