Strategic Studies Gifts

Headquarters of the Union Army, Commanded by General Grant, Nr Vicksburg

It's 10PM. Do you know who is in control of Pakistan's nukes?

'Where now in Afghanistan?'

"It varies, but offhand I'd say around 750 'bang-bangs' equal one 'boom'."

"It's the kind of missile system that says, 'Hey, these peace negotiations aren't really going very well.'"

Hiroshima and Moscow

The Department of Really Stupid Ideas: 'Most people think they just appear out of thin air! But the truth is, there's a great deal of very hard work involved!'

'And were there a point to your proposal, Henderson - What would it be?'

"Stock options for your thoughts."

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

So which rung are you on my corporate ladder?

'My reading comprehension is so-so, but I do make up for it with my highlighting skills.'

"Be patient. He'll have to visit the water cooler sooner or later."

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

"We need a best practice swim lane to leverage our core competency, move the needle outside the box, and open the kimono while keeping our ducks in a row. Can anyone give me a sustainable solution to more vertical effectiveness without getting too granula

Do your research!

'I want you to paddle against the current.'

"Can you change this quiz grade from an A to a C? I like to keep expectations low until I blow my parents' mind by acing the final exam."

"Is it just a scary coincidence that the words 'changes' and 'unknown' both have 7 letters?"

"Serendipity is not a strategy."

"Quit stalling, Smithers. Where's the SALES chart?"

"I have a recurring nightmare that I've taken a test, and the professor won't give me an 'A'."

"He's his own worst enemy."

"What's wrong with swallowing up other companies?"

"How was work?"

Alternative fielding positions

'Let's throw ball. Running game not working.'

'Maybe we should sign him before the MVP award is announced.'

"Weather like this plagued my retreat from Moscow."

Disraeli Stands for 'British Interests' Against Russian Expansionism

'Could we finish these negotiations via e-mail? That will allow me to think before I respond to your proposals.'

Jack and Ina build their dream house.

'Look, can't we just build the damn thing next to the quarry?'

'Well, I'm not very satisfied with our customers, either.'

'I want ideas so bold, so wildly innovative, so undeniably brilliant that they retain a shred of originality after everyone picks them to pieces.'