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Educating Strategic Lieutenants At West Point, Scott A. Silverstone Nov 2019

Educating Strategic Lieutenants At West Point, Scott A. Silverstone

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article argues West Point responded to the changing strategic environment from the end of the Cold War through the post-9/11 period by innovating its curriculum. Over the past several decades, however, the academy’s educational model has remained remarkably stable, rooted in an enduring commitment to a rigorous liberal education as the best preparation for officers confronting the inherent uncertainties of future wars.


Norway's Lessons, Harald Hoiback Nov 2019

Norway's Lessons, Harald Hoiback

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article argues Norway’s minor role in the Afghanistan War (2001–14) included opportunities to learn about the evolution of military deployments over the course of a prolonged counterinsurgency-focused conflict, the civilian and military dynamics, and the political challenges of contributing to such a conflict.


Making The War Colleges Better, Richard A. Lacquement Jr Nov 2019

Making The War Colleges Better, Richard A. Lacquement Jr

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Taking The War Colleges From Good To Great, Richard D. Hooker Jr. Nov 2019

Taking The War Colleges From Good To Great, Richard D. Hooker Jr.

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


From The Editor, Antulio J. Echevarria Ii Nov 2019

From The Editor, Antulio J. Echevarria Ii

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Denmark's Lessons, Sten Rynning Nov 2019

Denmark's Lessons, Sten Rynning

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article argues despite opportunities to learn valuable strategic lessons from Denmark’s effort in the Afghanistan War (2001–14), Danish civil authorities implemented a comprehensive approach policy that failed to establish a bridge to lessons learned by the military. Denmark’s experience in the Afghanistan War demonstrates promises and perils of lessons learned processes.


Educating Strategic Lieutenants At Sandhurst, An Jacobs Nov 2019

Educating Strategic Lieutenants At Sandhurst, An Jacobs

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article examines how well military education at the Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst delivers lieutenants capable of coping with the complexities of their operational environment and the strategic implications of their decisions.


Parameters Winter 2019 – 2020, Usawc Press Nov 2019

Parameters Winter 2019 – 2020, Usawc Press

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Australia's Lessons, Rhys Crawley Nov 2019

Australia's Lessons, Rhys Crawley

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article analyzes Australia’s contribution to the Afghanistan War from 2001 to 2014. It recommends policymakers and practitioners consider applying a whole-of-government approach, embedding personnel in coalition headquarters, and limiting reliance on Special Forces soldiers in future interventions.


From The Editor, Antulio Echevarria Ii Mar 2019

From The Editor, Antulio Echevarria Ii

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.