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Dr. David Leffler, a United States Air Force veteran, is the Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Military Science (CAMS). David served as an Associate of the Proteus Management Group at the Center for Strategic Leadership, US Army War College and is a member of the U.S. Naval Institute. Dr. Leffler teaches Invincible Defense Technology and is available at: http://www.StrongMilitary.org.

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Saturday, October 1, 2011
Combating Stress in Police Work and Preventing Crime, Terrorism, and War
(2 comments) ""in a very dangerous part of New York City. While walking in an alley, they were ambushed. A shot rang out, and his partner fell wounded to the ground. This officer drew his revolver and quickly shot five assassins, killing four and disabling the fifth"if it were not for his regular TM practice, he would have been killed. Despite the overwhelming odds"the policeman said he was able to maintain his composure under fire..."

Friday, September 9, 2011
A 'New Idea': Application of Vedic Defence Technology in Peacekeeping Missions
(9 comments) Since the Nepalese Army began United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, troops have followed some Vedic traditions in operational areas. However, there has been no widespread application of Vedic Defence Technology (VDT) in peacekeeping missions to create social coherence. Since the goal of VDT matches the goal of UN missions to achieve sustainable peace in the world, the authors urge UN leaders to support its implementation

Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Best Way to Fight Terrorism
(10 comments) Violence and conflict have plagued mankind throughout history, and the terrorist attacks in India's financial capital of Mumbai are their most recent manifestation. How can we protect from these dangers? Ideally, the best way to guard against terrorist threats would be to have no enemies. No enemies = no terrorism! An unusual approach called Invincible Defence Technology helps militaries by preventing enemies from arising

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Combating PTSD
(9 comments) This article offers a scientifically verified time-tested solution to help our military personnel, veterans and their families. In a new pilot study (under review), Iraq and Afghanistan veterans experienced a 50% drop in PTSD symptoms by the fourth week of TM practice, and greater improvements by two months and three months. This study is summarized in the new book The Resilient Warrior: Healing the Hidden Wounds of War.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Learn from Latin America: How to End Tensions with North Korea
(5 comments) Due to the Cheonan sinking, tensions rise again between South and North Korea. Technically at war since the 1953 ceasefire, their long-term struggle is a "cold civil war" with periodic "hot flashes." Protracted "civil wars" in Latin American countries followed similar patterns. However, the latter situation is changing, and both Koreas could learn from Latin American countries who are implementing Invincible Defense Technology

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Military Application of Transcendental Meditation Gaining Acceptance
(2 comments) A leading scientific journal in Pakistan, The Journal of Management & Social Science, recently published a paper titled "A New Role for the Military: Preventing Enemies from Arising-Reviving an Ancient Approach to Peace," indicating that the military application of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique has merit. It discusses how militaries worldwide could use TM and its advanced practices to prevent war and terrorism.

Saturday, January 2, 2010
Beyond Nuclear Deterrence: A Complementary Protective Approach for Israel
"The time has come to adopt new ways of thinking. No more fiery declarations and empty threats, but rather a carefully weighed policy grounded in sound strategy. Ultimately, in an era of a multi-nuclear Middle East, all sides will have a clear interest to lower tension and not to increase it." - Reuven Pedatzur, Tel Aviv Univ. Scientifically-verified & military field-tested means to reduce collective social stress is described

Friday, December 18, 2009
Transcendental Meditation Could Help Veterans Administration
(2 comments) The US military and Veterans Administration could greatly reduce our returning warriors' stress-related problems including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - and save money - by prescribing the scientifically-validated Transcendental Meditation (TM) program.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Taking The Men Who Stare at Goats Seriously
(2 comments) I enjoyed the movie The Men Who Stare at Goats for what it was, a satirical look at the US military's attempt to develop their warriors' full potential. "Paranormal" & "supernatural" are loaded terms carrying negative connotations. Scientists hesitate to profess interest in this realm. Since I am associated with one of the real-life characters, I discuss the real-life military applications of Invincible Defense Technology

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Peace for Uganda? Yes, Says Science on the Maharishi Effect
(2 comments) For over 20 years, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his military have tried and failed to eliminate violent extremism. Conventional approaches to national defense can no longer guarantee peace and security, and a new approach is crucial. A proven new defense technology called Invincible Defense Technology (IDT), could be easily applied, is cost-effective, and prevents disruption and attack from within or outside a country.