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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...
On War and Sanctions
While Ukrainian forces have fought to defend against Russia's invasion since February, the war's conduct has been influenced by international involvement—namely, the supply of...
Amphibious Operations and the Future of War
The war in Ukraine has been playing out in—and across—all domains. So it is perhaps surprising that Russia's invasion plan held almost no role...
And Then There Were 32? Finland, Sweden, and NATO
The decisions by the governments of Sweden and Finland to apply to join NATO mark a major departure from both countries' longstanding policies of...
Bayraktar (Story of a Drone)
Almost every listener will be familiar with the Turkish-made TB-2 Bayraktar drone. Most will have seen the many reports of its operational effectiveness in...
When Frozen Conflicts Turn Hot: Learning from Nagorno-Karabakh
The ongoing war in Ukraine is giving observers a chance to forecast how future conflicts will take shape. Drones, advanced sensors, and other technologies...