Publications

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

February 7, 2020 / Monograph, Publications / By

Author: Dr. Jean-Loup Samaan This monograph explores the emerging challenge of nonstate actors’ anti-access and area denial (A2/AD) strategies and their implications for the United States and its allies by looking at two regions, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, with case studies such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Houthis …

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Professionalizing the Iraqi Army: US Engagement after the Islamic State

January 28, 2020 / Monograph, Publications / By

Author: Dr. C. Anthony Pfaff 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. This monograph provides a historical and cultural basis from which to understand …

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

January 8, 2020 / Monograph, Publications / By

Author: Kamal A. Beyoghlow, PhD This monograph analyzes the current political tensions between the United States and Turkey and suggests ways to manage them. The two countries have been strategic allies since at least the end of World War II—Turkey became a North Atlantic Treaty Organization member and participated with its military forces in the …

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A Modern Army Reserve for a Multi-Domain World: Structural Realities and Untapped Potential

November 7, 2019 / Monograph, Publications, Recent Publication / By

Author: Major General Lewis G. Irwin This monograph identifies challenges and opportunities in today’s US Army Reserve. Since its inception in 1908, the Army Reserve has made important, diverse, and cost-effective contributions to the Army and the Joint Force and has shown the ability to adapt in profound ways to meet emerging requirements. In the …

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The Russian Military in Contemporary Perspective

October 1, 2019 / Monograph, Publications, Uncategorized / By

Editor: Dr Stephen J. Blank Wherever one looks, Russia is carrying out aggressive military and informational attacks against the West in Europe, North and South America, the Arctic, and the Middle East. This “war against the West” actually began over a decade ago, but its most jarring and shocking event, the one that started to …

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USAWC Quarterly: Parameters – Autumn 2019

October 1, 2019 / Parameters, Publications / By

Editor: Dr Antulio J. Echevarria FEATURES: Special Commentary: “Learning Lessons from Afghanistan: Two Imperatives” by Hew Strachan. “Afghanistan’s Lessons: Part I” articles by Seth A. Johnston, Howard G. Cooms, Martijn Kitzen, and Christophe Lafaye. “World War II: 75th Anniversary” articles by Conrad C. Crane and Alexander G. Lovelace Download PDF

Recommendations for Success in Afghanistan

October 1, 2019 / Monograph, Publications, Recent Publication / By

Author: Dr M. Chris Mason The United States will soon enter the 18th year of combat operations in Afghanistan. During that time, multiple approaches to stabilize the country have been tried, including support to regional security initiatives, “nation-building,” counterinsurgency, counternarcotics, counterterrorism, and “train and equip.” The constellation of anti-government elements known collectively as the Taliban …

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Parameters VOL. 49 NO. 1–2 Spring–Summer 2019

September 13, 2019 / Parameters / By

Editor: Dr Antulio J. Echevarria FEATURES: A2/AD Myths: Chinese & Russian – “Anti-Access Strategies in the Pacific: The United States and China” by Sam J. Tangredi. “Russia’s A2/AD Capabilities: Real and Imagined” by Keir Giles and Mathieu Boulegue. Enhancing Security & Stability – “Human Security in the Arctic: Implications for the United States Army” by …

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Deterrence in the Nordic-Baltic Region: The Role of the Nordic Countries Together With the U.S. Army

August 22, 2019 / Monograph, Publications, Recent Publication / By

Author: Dr Stefan Forss, Juha Pyykönen With enhanced cooperation from the U.S. Army, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Nordic partner nations could combine efforts with each other and with the Alliance to deliver effective and visible regional deterrence against a resurgent Russia in the Nordic-Baltic region. This monograph by two leading Finnish defense academics explores …

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