study one new topic in depth each year

I think the general topic of war will be my first topic of study. Not just WWI, WWII, Civil War, etc., but also studying the ongoing battle of ideas raging for men’s souls and their votes in the political process.

Is a subtle warfare more successful than a blatant, full-scale attack? Under what circumstances? What role does espionage play and is it more powerful than misinformation? What tactics are employed? Who are the players? What is the ultimate goal—Are sensitive issues such as the deterioration of the second amendment as simple as we are led to believe?

Conspiracy theory, I know, but…