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Commentary on “The US Army in Multi-Domain Operations 2028”

Does The US Army in Multi-Domain Operations 2028 lack a clear theory of victory? A comparative analysis of the development of MDO and the historical concepts of Active Defense and AirLand Battle reveals the necessity of greater insight into sources of Russian and Chinese behavior and countering mechanisms, what constitutes effective deterrence, and greater clarity regarding the political will of Allies to assist in this deterrence.

Senior Conference 55—The Emerging Environment in the Indo-Pacific Region: Drivers, Directions, and Decisions

USAWC Quarterly: Parameters Spring 2020

Special Commentary: #FakeNews in #NatSec. Civil-Military Relations. Adapting to Adaptive Adversaries. Strategic Lieutenants Part II

Nonstate Actors and Anti-Access/Area Denial Strategies: The Coming Challenge

This monograph explores the emerging challenge of nonstate actors’ anti-access and area denial (A2/AD) strategies and their implications…

Professionalizing the Iraqi Army: US Engagement after the Islamic State

Security cooperation with Iraq remains a critical component of the US-Iraq relationship. Despite neighboring Iran's ability to limit US political and economic engagement, Iraq still seeks US assistance to develop its military and to combat resurgent terrorist organizations.

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Turkey and the United States on the Brink: Implications for NATO and the US-Turkish Strategic and Military Partnership

This monograph traces the roots of the current tensions between the United States and Turkey and offers several policy recommendations for new directions. It identifies challenges and highlights concerns over Turkey's…