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WEBNicole Grajewski, Hamidreza Azizi, Nakissa Jahanbani, and Jim Lamson. Paint the B-52s Brightly: Reducing Confusion Between Conventional and Nuclear Weapons Is Essential. Secure Visas for Afghan National Army Special Operations Command. A platform for analysis, commentary, debate and multimedia content …
Understanding the Russo-Ukrainian War: A Guide From ... - War …
WEBResistance “ Roots of the Resistance: Understanding National Identity in Ukraine,” by Aaron Erlich (4/2022) “ Of Roadside Bombs and Drones: Putin’s Looming Insurgency Problem,” by Scott Sweetow (4/2022) “ U.S. Public Perceptions of the Russian-Ukrainian War,” with Dina Smeltz (3/2022) “ Oft Forgotten But Critical Elements of Ukrainian Resistance,” by Walter Haynes (3/2022)
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WEBTestimonials What Our Members Are Saying “I’ve been a member since 2016. War on the Rocks is a melting pot of professionals that provides relevant and credible information on a broad range of national security and U.S. foreign policy topics via multiple mediums.”. Arron (Army Officer) “War on the Rocks has rapidly become the go-to source for thoughtful news and commentary on defense ...
Desert Storm at 30: Aerospace Power and the U.S. Military
WEBMar 1, 2021 · Desert Storm was a sustained 43-day air campaign including four days of ground operations by the United States and its allies against Iraq between Jan. 17, 1991 and Feb. 28, 1991. In six weeks of fighting, the U.S.-led coalition defeated Iraq, which had initiated the conflict by invading Kuwait the previous August.
What Thucydides Teaches Us About War, Politics, and the Human …
WEBAug 9, 2017 · Thucydides’ pessimistic answer seems to be “No”: War was inevitable, we are told, when emergent power Athens contested Sparta’s supremacy 2,500 years ago. Allison offers only a slightly more optimistic take (“War is more likely than not”) in analyzing China’s growing challenge to America’s dominating position globally.
Professionalism is the Foundation of the Army and We Will …
WEBMar 18, 2024 · Grounded in our oaths, the “ Warrior Ethos,” and the “ Army Values,” our profession produces soldiers and leaders of character through well-established systems of selection, promotion, retention, training, and leader development. Through these accountability mechanisms, we build individual character to …
Phases of War and the Iraq Experience - War on the Rocks
WEBNov 22, 2016 · Another glaring disconnect between the phasing construct and the U.S. military’s experience in Iraq is the temporal dimension. On the phasing chart, Phase III (Dominate) is the most significant phase in time and level of effort. However, at least in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Dominate phase was actually the shortest and most straightforward.
If There’s a Will, There’s a Waiver - War on the Rocks
WEBJun 18, 2021 · If you require a medical waiver, it can take up to three months or even longer if you need to shop around across military services. For me, the entire process took three years and included three medical rejections but ultimately did result in a waiver. If you are steadfast in your commitment to serve, it can be worth the wait.
War by Timeframe: Responding to China’s Pacing Challenge
WEBNov 19, 2021 · The Latin adage “si vis pacem, para bellum” states that if you want peace, prepare for war.But doing that successfully is much easier if you know when the war might occur. As it drafts its new national defense strategy, the Biden administration has argued that China is the pacing challenge that should drive U.S. military planning moving forward. . However, to plan for a conflict with China ...
People Win Wars: The PLA Enlisted Force, and Other Related Matters
WEBJul 31, 2020 · PLA Personnel and the Civil Servants Who Support Them. After the completion of a 300,000-personnel reduction in 2017, the PLA currently consists of 2 million active-duty officers and civil cadres (wenzhi ganbu, 文职干部), NCOs, and conscripts.However, the Chinese government has not provided an official breakdown of the number of personnel in each category.