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March 5, 2026

Book Review: Hard Broke: Asymmetric Warfare, Great Power Competition, and Institutional Paralysis

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Irregular Warfare |

Author: Matthew D. Matter

| Reviewed by: Colonel Eric H. Haas, US Army
 
Institutional inertia can be as dangerous as enemy fire—discover why rapid adaptation remains critical for future conflicts. From IEDs to unmanned systems, this analysis asks: Can the Army evolve fast enough to meet tomorrow’s threats?
 

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Keywords: asymmetric warfare, great-power competition, military doctrine, improvised explosive devices, institutional paralysis