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Publications | Jan. 12, 2026

The 2024 Carlisle Conference on the PLA: Protracted War Against the PRC

The US Army War College’s 2024 Carlisle Conference on the People’s Liberation Army was held on October 16 and 17 at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. The conference brought together experts to discuss the People’s Republic of China’s understanding of

If China Attacks Taiwan: The Consequences for China of "Minor Conflict" ...

Introduction by Bonnie S. Glaser: Research on the possibility and likely outcome of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait has expanded rapidly in recent years. Studies have focused on a broad range of questions related to deterrence, potential conflict

External Articles | Jan. 5, 2026

How Maduro’s capture went down – a military strategist explains what goe...

The predawn seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026 was a complicated affair. It was also, operationally, a resounding success for the U.S. military.Operation Absolute Resolve achieved its objective of seizing Maduro through a

Security Implications of the China-Russia-North Korea Triangle

This article analyzes the evolving strategic dynamics within the China-Russia-North Korea triangle and their implications for global security. It argues that while the strengthened Russia–North Korea relationship poses risks for China’s global

China’s Foreign Police Training: A Global Footprint

New data reveal how China’s foreign police training programs have become an integral part of Beijing’s strategy to remake global security.
Recommendations for Success in Afghanistan
July 23, 2019
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Parameters VOL. 49 NO. 1–2 Spring–Summer 2019
July 18, 2019
Parameters VOL. 49 NO. 1–2 Spring–Summer 2019

Deterrence in the Nordic-Baltic Region: The Role of the Nordic Countries Together With the U.S. Army
June 4, 2019
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Extremist Migration: A Foreign Jihadist Fighter Threat Assessment
May 23, 2019
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An Unnatural Partnership? The Future of U.S.-India Strategic Cooperation
May 21, 2019
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A Whole-of-Government Approach to Gray Zone Warfare
May 8, 2019
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Maneuver and Manipulation: On the Military Strategy of Online Information Warfare
May 7, 2019
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Parameters VOL. 48 NO. 4 Winter 2018-19
May 6, 2019
Parameters VOL. 48 NO. 4 Winter 2018-19

Command Decision: Ethical Leadership in the Information Environment
April 30, 2019
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Grand Strategy is Attrition: The Logic of Integrating Various Forms of Power in Conflict
April 5, 2019
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