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Assessing Egyptian Public Support For Security Crackdowns In The Sinai, Gregory Aftandilian Mr.
Assessing Egyptian Public Support For Security Crackdowns In The Sinai, Gregory Aftandilian Mr.
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This monograph examines the terrorist groups in Egypt emanating from the Sinai and assesses the level of Egyptian public support for the government's security crackdown. These terrorist groups have not only targeted Egyptian security personnel and foreign tourists in the Sinai Peninsula but have attacked government installations and personnel in the Egyptian mainland. Because most Egyptians desire stability, want terrorism to end, and want their moribund economy to grow, and because they have few family ties to the Bedouin inhabitants of the Sinai, they have given the government wide berth to carry out a heavy-handed crackdown …
New Realities: Energy Security In The 2010s And Implications For The U.S. Military, John R. Deni Dr.
New Realities: Energy Security In The 2010s And Implications For The U.S. Military, John R. Deni Dr.
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Revolutionary changes among energy producers and dramatically altered patterns of energy consumption across the planet are having profound implications for American national security in general and the U.S. Army specifically. The U.S. Army War College gathered experts from the policymaking community, academia, think tanks, the private sector, and the military services at the Reserve Officers Association in Washington, DC, in November 2013 to address first the major “new realities,” both geographically and technologically, and then the specific military implications. The chapters of this compendium are based on the presentations delivered at that conference, which was funded …
Prospects For Iran's New Direction, Keir Giles Mr.
Prospects For Iran's New Direction, Keir Giles Mr.
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This monograph, completed ahead of the November 2014 deadline, examines some of the underlying factors which will be constant in dealing with a nuclear capable Iran under President Hassan Rouhani, and which will help determine the success or failure of talks in 2015. It analyzes Rouhani's eventful first year in office in order to provide pointers to what may be possible—and to some key limiting factors—for Iran under his leadership. During that time, Rouhani has been forced to balance his own progressive instincts with the instinctual caution of more conservative elements of the Iranian ruling elite. …
Lying To Ourselves: Dishonesty In The Army Profession, Leonard Wong Dr., Stephen J. Gerras Dr.
Lying To Ourselves: Dishonesty In The Army Profession, Leonard Wong Dr., Stephen J. Gerras Dr.
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Untruthfulness is surprisingly common in the U.S. military even though members of the profession are loath to admit it. Further, much of the deception and dishonesty that occurs in the profession of arms is actually encouraged and sanctioned by the military institution. The end result is a profession whose members often hold and propagate a false sense of integrity that prevents the profession from addressing—or even acknowledging—the duplicity and deceit throughout the formation. It takes remarkable courage and candor for leaders to admit the gritty shortcomings and embarrassing frailties of the military as an organization in order to better the …
Always Strategic: Jointly Essential Landpower, Colin S. Gray Dr.
Always Strategic: Jointly Essential Landpower, Colin S. Gray Dr.
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American Landpower is a strategic instrument of state policy and needs to be considered as such. This monograph explores and explains the nature of Landpower, both in general terms and also with particular regard to the American case. The monograph argues that: (1) Landpower is unique in the character of the quality it brings to the American joint team for national security; (2) the U.S. has a permanent need for the human quality in Landpower that this element provides inherently; (3) Landpower is always and, indeed, necessarily strategic in its meaning and implications—it is a quintessentially …
Breaking The Nordic Defense Deadlock, Stefan Forss Dr., Pekka Holopainen Colonel (Ret.)
Breaking The Nordic Defense Deadlock, Stefan Forss Dr., Pekka Holopainen Colonel (Ret.)
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Russian actions in Ukraine in 2014 have prompted an urgent reassessment of the defense posture of many European nations. The Nordic states in particular are grappling with a 2-decade legacy of defense drawdowns and repositioning for expeditionary warfare. The challenge for these nations is how to resurrect a credible military deterrent in the face of continuing Russian assertiveness. One attractive option is closer defense cooperation between the Nordic states, but moves in this direction are slow and faltering. Political complications include the deeply ambivalent attitude of Sweden and Finland to the prospect of NATO membership. In …
Senior Conference 50, The Army We Need: The Role Of Landpower In An Uncertain Strategic Environment, Charlie D. Lewis Major, Rachel M. Sondheimer Dr., Jeffrey D. Peterson Colonel
Senior Conference 50, The Army We Need: The Role Of Landpower In An Uncertain Strategic Environment, Charlie D. Lewis Major, Rachel M. Sondheimer Dr., Jeffrey D. Peterson Colonel
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The United States Military Academy (USMA) Senior Conference is run annually by the Department of Social Sciences at the USMA on behalf of the Superintendent. This event allows distinguished representatives from the private sector, government, academia, the think-tank community, and the joint military services to discuss important national security topics. Senior Conference 2014, the 50th iteration of this event, explored emerging trends and their implications for the Army’s strategic contribution to national security. As policymakers strive to rebalance U.S. national security investments in a fiscally constrained environment, debates about the future roles and missions of the …
Getting To The Left Of Sharp: Lessons Learned From West Point's Efforts To Combat Sexual Harassment And Assault, Robert L. Caslen Lieutenant General, Cindy R. Jebb Colonel, Hope C. Landsem Cadet, Daniel Gade Lieutenant Colonel
Getting To The Left Of Sharp: Lessons Learned From West Point's Efforts To Combat Sexual Harassment And Assault, Robert L. Caslen Lieutenant General, Cindy R. Jebb Colonel, Hope C. Landsem Cadet, Daniel Gade Lieutenant Colonel
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On July 26, 1948, President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981, ending the practice of segregating the military services by race. That same year, the Army allowed women to join the services on an equal basis with men. Both of these steps preceded the larger societal changes that allowed fully equal treatment of all types of American citizens in military service. Just over 2 years ago, Congress repealed the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, allowing for gays and lesbians to openly take their place in the military. Our procedures and policies for successful gender integration have …
The Effective Use Of Reserve Personnel In The U.S. Military: Lessons From The United Kingdom Reserve Model, Shima D. Keene Dr.
The Effective Use Of Reserve Personnel In The U.S. Military: Lessons From The United Kingdom Reserve Model, Shima D. Keene Dr.
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This monograph identifies areas where the U.S. Army and other services can potentially benefit from examining the United Kingdom's comparable program of reserve reform. Key areas where aspects of this reform have been entirely counterproductive are identified, as well as specific and expensive recent British mistakes which it is essential for the U.S. military to avoid.
Do Fewer Resources Mean Less Influence? A Comparative Historical Case Study Of Military Influence In A Time Of Austerity, Mary Manjikian Dr.
Do Fewer Resources Mean Less Influence? A Comparative Historical Case Study Of Military Influence In A Time Of Austerity, Mary Manjikian Dr.
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As military conflicts come to an end, it is not uncommon for societies to expect a “peace dividend” and to engage in elite and popular conversations about how much defense spending is still needed. The issues are similar across countries and time periods: How can defense planners preserve capabilities, avoid the reversibility problem, and plan for the long term? How can they guide the development of technologies and doctrines in a climate of austerity? This manuscript draws lessons from previous historic situations and applies them to today.
Army Support Of Military Cyberspace Operations: Joint Contexts And Global Escalation Implications, Jeffrey L. Caton Mr.
Army Support Of Military Cyberspace Operations: Joint Contexts And Global Escalation Implications, Jeffrey L. Caton Mr.
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Military cyberspace operations have evolved significantly over the past 2 decades and are now emerging into the realm of military operations in the traditional domains of land, sea, and air. The goal of this monograph is to provide senior policymakers, decisionmakers, military leaders, and their respective staffs with a better understanding of Army cyberspace operations within the context of overall U.S. military cyberspace operations. It examines the development of such operations in three major sections. First, it looks at the evolution of Department of Defense cyberspace operations over the past decade to include the founding of …
Parameters – Full Issue – Winter 2014, Usawc Parameters
Parameters – Full Issue – Winter 2014, Usawc Parameters
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Asia Pacific: Reassessing China by David Lai, Thomas M. Kane, Timothy L. Thomas, Christopher Bowen Johnston Middle East: Defeating the Islamic State by Huba Wass de Czege, Paul Rexton Kan A War Examined: Gaza 2014 by Eitan Shamir, Eado Hecht, Glenn E. Robinson Civil-Military Relations & Military Ethics by Thomas Crosbie, David L. Perry Special Commentary: Considering Why We Lost by Tami Davis Biddle
Defeating The Islamic State: Commentary On A Core Strategy, Huba Wass De Czege
Defeating The Islamic State: Commentary On A Core Strategy, Huba Wass De Czege
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Book Reviews, Usawc Press
Book Reviews, Usawc Press
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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China's Concept Of Military Strategy, Timothy Thomas
China's Concept Of Military Strategy, Timothy Thomas
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The Us Army's Domestic Strategy 1945-1965, Thomas Crosbie
The Us Army's Domestic Strategy 1945-1965, Thomas Crosbie
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Commentaries And Replies 1, Usawc Press
Commentaries And Replies 1, Usawc Press
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Gaza 2014: Hamas' Strategic Calculus, Glenn E. Robinson
Gaza 2014: Hamas' Strategic Calculus, Glenn E. Robinson
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China's "Power Projection" Capabilities, Thomas M. Kane
China's "Power Projection" Capabilities, Thomas M. Kane
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Defeating The Islamic State: A Financial-Military Strategy, Paul Rexton Kan
Defeating The Islamic State: A Financial-Military Strategy, Paul Rexton Kan
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Considering Why We Lost, Tami Davis Biddle
Considering Why We Lost, Tami Davis Biddle
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Operationalizing Counter Threat Finance Strategies, Shima D. Keene Dr.
Operationalizing Counter Threat Finance Strategies, Shima D. Keene Dr.
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This Letort Paper describes effective Counter Threat Finance strategies as a specific area where the capability of U.S. and allied militaries can be augmented for the purpose of targeted action against adversaries. With appropriate analysis and exploitation, financial data can be used to reveal patterns of enemy behavior, motivations, and possible intentions as well as lifestyles and networks, all of which will impact directly upon military operations within a counterinsurgency environment. The targeting of the financial, and perhaps more importantly, the economic base of an organization, will not only impact the operational capability of that organization, but can ultimately lead …
Regionalizing East Mediterranean Gas: Energy Security, Stability, And The U.S. Role, Mohammed El-Katiri Dr., Laura El-Katiri Ms.
Regionalizing East Mediterranean Gas: Energy Security, Stability, And The U.S. Role, Mohammed El-Katiri Dr., Laura El-Katiri Ms.
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The East Mediterranean has been witnessing an unparalleled natural resource boom since the late-2000s, when Israel, followed by Cyprus, made its first significant offshore hydrocarbon discoveries in many years. These discoveries have since proven to be substantially larger than any other resources previously explored in the East Mediterranean Sea. At the time of this writing, they consist primarily of natural gas, although liquids are expected to be discovered offshore as well, including in the potentially hydrocarbon-rich waters of Lebanon and Syria. A 2010 U.S. Geological Survey suggests the Levant basin—the area including Cyprus and Israel’s offshore …
Re-Examining The Roles Of Landpower In The 21st Century And Their Implications, William T. Johnsen Dr.
Re-Examining The Roles Of Landpower In The 21st Century And Their Implications, William T. Johnsen Dr.
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After 13 years of prolonged ground combat, a weary American public is leery of further interventions requiring land forces. Shifting geostrategic conditions, such as a revanchist Russia and a rising China, reinforce this reluctance. At the same time, technological innovation once more offers the chimera of war from a distance that does not endanger land forces. Nonetheless, at some point, a highly volatile international security environment will place U.S. national interests at risk, requiring the use of military power. Given the increasing rise of interdependence among all components of military power (air, cyberspace, land, sea, and …
The Role Of Leadership In Transitional States: The Cases Of Lebanon, Israel-Palestine, Anastasia Filippidou Dr.
The Role Of Leadership In Transitional States: The Cases Of Lebanon, Israel-Palestine, Anastasia Filippidou Dr.
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Leadership is dynamic; it is a continuous process and ever-changing relationship between numerous different factors. The research focuses on political leadership in transitional situations and the efforts of leadership in the transformation process from weak and fragmented states or communities to peaceful and viable states. These concepts are tested vis-à-vis U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East, which will have to be adaptive and flexible on the one hand in order to show ability and will; but will also have to be consistent on the other, so that it can show commitment and impartiality.
Creating An Effective Regional Alignment Strategy For The U.S. Army, Raven Bukowski Major, John Childress Major, Michael J. Colarusso Dr., David S. Lyle Colonel
Creating An Effective Regional Alignment Strategy For The U.S. Army, Raven Bukowski Major, John Childress Major, Michael J. Colarusso Dr., David S. Lyle Colonel
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As the war in Afghanistan draws to a close, the Army increasingly is focused upon “regionally aligning” its forces. To do so effectively, however, it must undertake several initiatives. First, the Army must acknowledge and liberate the unique productive capabilities (talents) of each individual. Second, it must shift from process-oriented, industrial age personnel management to productivity-focused, information age talent management. Third, the Army must foster enduring human relationships between its organizations and the governments, militaries, and populations to which they are regionally aligned. Hand in hand with this, it must redesign its Force Generation Model to …
Tribal Militias: An Effective Tool To Counter Al-Qaida And Its Affiliates?, Norman Cigar Dr.
Tribal Militias: An Effective Tool To Counter Al-Qaida And Its Affiliates?, Norman Cigar Dr.
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Despite over a decade of open war, dealing with Al-Qaida and its affiliates in the Middle East is likely to remain a concern for the foreseeable future and will pose a challenge requiring the use of any tool that is likely to be effective in meeting the threat. Developing effective tools to counter Al-Qaida’s continuing presence in the social environment of tribal militias, therefore, is a priority and requires understanding Al-Qaida’s critical vulnerabilities when it operates in those societies and developing the means to counter Al-Qaida’s efforts. Recommendations for policy where the United States is a …
Central Asia's Shrinking Connectivity Gap: Implications For U.S. Strategy, Roman Muzalevsky Mr.
Central Asia's Shrinking Connectivity Gap: Implications For U.S. Strategy, Roman Muzalevsky Mr.
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The United States is witnessing a transformation of Central Asia—a critical yet highly understudied and misunderstood area of the world, which is seeing growing influence of China, India, and Russia. The agendas of these actors, as well as the United States, Japan, the EU, Turkey, and Iran, among others, have enabled Central and South Asian countries to shrink their connectivity gaps dramatically in the last 2 decades, aiding the U.S. grand strategy of advancing global connectivity. However, they could also potentially undermine a multidirectional connectivity and limit development choices for the Central Asian states, generating challenges …
Stepping Up: Burden Sharing By Nato's Newest Members, Joel R. Hillison Dr.
Stepping Up: Burden Sharing By Nato's Newest Members, Joel R. Hillison Dr.
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This book examines the burden sharing behavior of new NATO members. It makes the argument that new NATO members are burden sharing at a greater rate than older NATO members. It also suggests that NATO’s expansion did not lead to greater free-riding behavior in NATO, contrary to the predictions of the collective action literature. This analysis reveals that new NATO members have demonstrated the willingness to contribute to NATO missions, but are often constrained by their limited capabilities. This argument is supported using case studies, interviews with key NATO officials, and quantitative analysis of NATO defense expenditures and troop contributions.
Maneuvering The Islamist-Secularist Divide In The Arab World: How The United States Can Preserve Its Interests And Values In An Increasingly Polarized Environment, Gregory Aftandilian Mr.
Maneuvering The Islamist-Secularist Divide In The Arab World: How The United States Can Preserve Its Interests And Values In An Increasingly Polarized Environment, Gregory Aftandilian Mr.
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This monograph examines the Islamist-secularist divide in Arab countries, particularly in Egypt and Tunisia, and why it has become so intense and polarizing. It demonstrates that having Islamist parties in power or in domineering positions in Arab societies often provokes a backlash from secular elements because the latter see the Islamists as threatening their social freedoms. For countries beginning the transitory process from authoritarianism to democracy, the monograph recommends that the United States press for a broad governing coalition and a delay in holding elections, which would allow secular-liberal forces the opportunity to build their political …