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Why Cohesion Matters
The term "cohesion" features prominently in discussions of military effectiveness, especially at the small-unit level. We all know intuitively what it means, but understanding...
The British Army and the Post-9/11 Wars
This episode features a discussion with Simon Akam, author of the book The Changing of the Guard: The British Army Since 9/11. The book...
Far-Right Extremism and the War in Ukraine since 2014
How have European far-right extremists responded to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? How has the Russian government leveraged the Russian far right in service of...
Competition, Conflict, and Cyber
How does cyberspace differ from the other warfighting domains—land, sea, air, and space? What challenges do those differences pose? Does cyber require unique approaches...
Finding Opportunity in a Competitive Strategic Environment
When the idea of great power competition began to gain traction with the publication of the 2017 National Security Strategy and the 2018 National...
Adapting During War
What are the hallmarks of an adaptable military force? What types of leaders best create cultures of adaptability in their formations? How do such...