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Democratization And Instability In Ukraine, Georgia, And Belarus, Robert Nalbandov Dr.
Democratization And Instability In Ukraine, Georgia, And Belarus, Robert Nalbandov Dr.
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This monograph analyzes the interconnections between the democratic institutionalization of the newly independent states of Ukraine, Georgia, and Belarus, their political (in)stability, and economic development and prosperity. By introducing the concept of regime mimicry into the field of public administration, this monograph extends the epistemological frameworks of the democratization school to the phenomenon of political culture. Successes and failures of the democratic institutionalization processes in these countries largely depend on the ways their institutional actors reacted to internal and external disturbances of their domestic political, econmic, and cultural environments. While Georgia’s political culture revealed the highest …
Cyberterrorism After Stuxnet, Thomas M. Chen Dr.
Cyberterrorism After Stuxnet, Thomas M. Chen Dr.
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The discovery of STUXNET was a recent milestone in the arena of cyber security because it was the first malware designed to cause real world damage to industrial control systems. It demonstrated that a sufficiently determined adversary might be able to cause physical damage to U.S. critical infrastructure through a cyberattack. This monograph asks if STUXNET has had an effect on cyberterrorism in terms of motive, means, and opportunity. It is argued that terrorists have ample motive, opportunity, and modest means, which raises the question of why a major cyberattack has not happened yet. The lack …
The Paracel Islands And U.S. Interests And Approaches In The South China Sea, Clarence J. Bouchat (Usaf, Ret.) Lieutenant Colonel
The Paracel Islands And U.S. Interests And Approaches In The South China Sea, Clarence J. Bouchat (Usaf, Ret.) Lieutenant Colonel
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The Paracel Islands and South China Sea disputes require better understanding by U.S. policymakers in order to address the region’s challenges. To attain that needed understanding, legal aspects of customary and modern laws are explored in this monograph to analyze the differences between competing maritime and territorial claims, and why and how China and Vietnam stake rival claims or maritime legal rights. Throughout, U.S. policies are examined through U.S. conflicted interests in the region. Recommendations for how the United States should engage these issues, a more appropriate task than trying to solve the disputes outright, are …
The Growing Complexity Of Sino-Indian Ties, Harsh V. Pant Dr.
The Growing Complexity Of Sino-Indian Ties, Harsh V. Pant Dr.
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According to most political observers, the global political architecture is undergoing a transformation with power increasingly shifting from the West to the East. The two most populous nations on the earth, China and India, are on their way to becoming economic powerhouses and are shedding their reticence in asserting their global profiles, making their relationship of still greater importance for the international system. The evolution of Sino-Indian ties over the last few decades and the constraints that continue to inhibit this relationship from achieving its full potential are examined. The implications of this for the United …
Operational Reservations: Considerations For A Total Army Force, John D. Ellis Col, Laura Mcknight Mackenzie Col (Ret.)
Operational Reservations: Considerations For A Total Army Force, John D. Ellis Col, Laura Mcknight Mackenzie Col (Ret.)
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As the Army Reserve Components—the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard—assume an “operational” mission as the force drawdowns in overseas contingency operations occur, the Army senior military and civilian leadership should consider the ramifications and realities of such a mission in what is expected to be a relatively peaceful time. This monograph explores some of these considerations regarding the implementation of the Army Total Force Policy, identifies potential obstacles, and makes recommendations to better engage the “three Armies” in a successful and meaningful reform effort. Throughout, the authors call for significant cultural shifts in thinking …
Russian Military Transformation - Goal In Sight?, Andrew Monaghan Dr., Keir Giles Mr.
Russian Military Transformation - Goal In Sight?, Andrew Monaghan Dr., Keir Giles Mr.
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The Russian Armed Forces have been undergoing major structural reform since 2008. Despite change at the most senior levels of leadership, the desired endstate for Russia's military is now clear; but this endstate is determined by a flawed political perception of the key threats facing Russia. This monograph reviews those threat evaluations, and the challenges facing Russia's military transformation, to assess the range of options available to Russia for closing the capability gap with the United States and its allies.
From War To Deterrence? Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Since 2006, Jean-Loup Samaan Dr.
From War To Deterrence? Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Since 2006, Jean-Loup Samaan Dr.
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Over the last 7 years, the border between Israel and Lebanon has remained quiet. Against all odds, in a Middle East experiencing tremendous challenges, Israel and Hezbollah did not trigger a new conflict. To understand this paradox, the monograph explores the mechanisms of deterrence in the competition between both actors. Based on original materials, the author underlines the recent doctrinal innovations on both sides that engendered strategic stability in the area and ventures thoughts on potential evolutions in the near future.
Soldiers Of Misfortune?, Thomas R. Mockaitis Dr.
Soldiers Of Misfortune?, Thomas R. Mockaitis Dr.
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In examining the role of security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, the author draws broad lessons from which he provides concrete recommendations to improve the conduct of further missions. Rather than do away with contractors altogether, the author recommends limiting their roles, providing better oversight of their activities, and improving legal accountability for their wrong doing. This monograph will be of interest to soldiers and policymakers engaged in the difficult task of planning and conducting contingency operations.
Islamism And Security In Bosnia-Herzegovina, Leslie S. Lebl Ms.
Islamism And Security In Bosnia-Herzegovina, Leslie S. Lebl Ms.
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U.S. experts fear violence could once again break out in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and some even want the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to mount another military mission there. Yet few of these experts focus on the danger of gradually expanding Islamism. In Bosnia, it appears to have made slow but steady progress, despite resistance from Bosnia’s moderate Muslims. Senior Bosniak (Muslim) leaders retain their long-standing Islamist ties, and their calls to impose traditional Islamic law, or sharia, and develop closer ties with the Islamic world only aggravate Bosnian Croat and Serb separatism.
The Resurgence Of Al-Qaeda In Syria And Iraq, Azeem Ibrahim Dr.
The Resurgence Of Al-Qaeda In Syria And Iraq, Azeem Ibrahim Dr.
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The Syrian civil war has allowed al-Qaeda to recover from its setbacks up to 2010. Its main affiliate in the region seems to be testing a new strategy of collaboration with other Salafist-Jihadist groups and a less brutal implementation of Sharia law in areas it controls. In combination, this might allow the Al Nusrah Front to carve out the sort of territorial control of a region (or state) that al-Qaeda has sought ever since its eviction from Afghanistan. On the other hand, Syria has also seen a civil war between two al-Qaeda inspired factions (Al Nusrah …
Russia After Putin, Richard J. Krickus Dr.
Russia After Putin, Richard J. Krickus Dr.
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Despite many obstacles, the leadership in Washington and Moscow must find ways to address security threats even as the United States rebalances toward Asia. Moreover, he agrees with prominent statesmen like Zbigniew Brzezinski and Henry Kissinger that ultimately, Russia must be integrated into a Euro-Atlantic security system. The unexpected events of September 2013 that have resulted in a United Nations resolution compelling Syria to surrender its chemical weapons and a re-start of the Geneva negotiations to find a diplomatic resolution to the Syrian crisis offers evidence that a partnership, even if limited and fragile, is plausible. …
The Evolution Of Los Zetas In Mexico And Central America: Sadism As An Instrument Of Cartel Warfare, George W. Grayson Dr.
The Evolution Of Los Zetas In Mexico And Central America: Sadism As An Instrument Of Cartel Warfare, George W. Grayson Dr.
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The United States has diplomatic relations with 194 independent nations. Of these, none is more important to America than Mexico in terms of trade, investment, tourism, natural resources, migration, energy, and security. In recent years, narco-violence has afflicted Mexico with more than 50,000 drug-related murders since 2007 and some 26,000 men, women, and children missing. President Enrique Peña Nieto has tried to divert national attention from the bloodshed through reforms in energy, education, anti-hunger, health-care, and other areas. Even though the death rate has declined since the chief executive took office on December 1, 2012, other …
Augmenting Our Influence: Alliance Revitalization And Partner Development, John R. Deni Dr.
Augmenting Our Influence: Alliance Revitalization And Partner Development, John R. Deni Dr.
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As the United States and its allies prepare to withdraw most of their military forces from Afghanistan and following the end of the war in Iraq, fundamental questions have arisen over the future of American Landpower. Among them are the role of allies and partners in terms of contributing to the safeguarding of shared global interests, the implications of the Pacific rebalancing for American alliances worldwide, and the role of Landpower in identifying, developing, and maintaining critical alliances, partnerships, and other relationships. To examine these and other questions, as well as to formulate potential solutions to …
Options For Avoiding Counterinsurgencies, David H. Ucko, Robert C. Egnell
Options For Avoiding Counterinsurgencies, David H. Ucko, Robert C. Egnell
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Review Essays, Usawc Press
Review Essays, Usawc Press
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Parameters – Full Issue, Usawc Parameters
Parameters – Full Issue, Usawc Parameters
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
The New Cold War: A Way Ahead for US Strategy by Michael G. Roskin Options for Avoiding Counterinsurgencies: Learning from Afghanistan by David H. Ucko and Robert C. Egnell Rethinking Small-Footprint Interventions: Thomas Schelling's “Tipping” Points by Stephen Watts and Stephanie Pezard Pakistan’s Changing Counterterrorism Strategy: A Window of Opportunity? by Michael Spangler China's North Korea Policy: Rethink or Recharge? by Andrew Scobell and Mark Cozad Predicting Future War by Robert Johnson Forking Paths: War After Afghanistan by Michael Evans The National Guard as a Strategic Hedge by James D. Campbell Reserve Component Costs: A Relook by James “Rick” Morrison
Rethinking Small-Footprint Interventions, Stephen Watts, Stephanie Pezard
Rethinking Small-Footprint Interventions, Stephen Watts, Stephanie Pezard
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Commentaries And Replies, Usawc Press
Commentaries And Replies, Usawc Press
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Pakistan's Changing Counterterrorism Strategy: A Window Of Opportunity?, Michael Spangler
Pakistan's Changing Counterterrorism Strategy: A Window Of Opportunity?, Michael Spangler
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Turkey-Kurdish Regional Government Relations After The U.S. Withdrawal From Iraq: Putting The Kurds On The Map?, Bill Park Mr.
Turkey-Kurdish Regional Government Relations After The U.S. Withdrawal From Iraq: Putting The Kurds On The Map?, Bill Park Mr.
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The withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraq at the end of 2011 left behind a set of unresolved problems in the relationship between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), and the Federal Government in Baghdad—notably relating to the disputed boundaries of the KRG, and the extent of its autonomy. Tensions have since been compounded by the discovery of significant quantities of oil and gas in the KRG area, and Erbil’s pursuit of an energy policy independent of and in opposition to Baghdad. Turkey, uneasy with the increasingly sectarian and authoritarian flavor of the Shia-dominated government in …
Book Reviews, Usawc Press
Book Reviews, Usawc Press
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Forking Paths: War After Afghanistan, Michael Evans
Forking Paths: War After Afghanistan, Michael Evans
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Predicting Future War, Robert A. Johnson
Predicting Future War, Robert A. Johnson
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Legality In Cyberspace: An Adversary View, Andrew Monaghan Dr., Keir Giles Mr.
Legality In Cyberspace: An Adversary View, Andrew Monaghan Dr., Keir Giles Mr.
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While conflict in cyberspace is not new, the legality of hostile cyber activity at a state level remains imperfectly defined. While there is broad agreement among the United States and its allies that cyber warfare would be governed by existing laws of armed conflict, with no need for additional treaties or conventions to regulate hostilities online, this view is not shared by many nations that the United States could potentially face as adversaries. The author illustrates the very distinct set of views on the nature of conflict in cyberspace that pertains to Russia. He provides an important window into Russian …
Russia's Counterinsurgency In North Caucasus: Performance And Consequences, Ariel Cohen Dr.
Russia's Counterinsurgency In North Caucasus: Performance And Consequences, Ariel Cohen Dr.
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The North Caucasus region has been a source of instability for the past several centuries. Most recently, Chechen aspirations to achieve full independence after the break-up of the Soviet Union led to two disastrous wars. While the active phase of the Chechen conflict ended in 2000 – more than a decade ago—the underlying social, economic, and political issues of the region remain. A low-level insurgency continues to persist in the North Caucasus region, with occasional terrorist attacks in the Russian heartland. There are few reasons to expect any substantial improvement in the situation for years to come. Chechnya functions as …
The Chinese People's Liberation Army And Information Warfare, Larry M. Wortzel Dr.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army And Information Warfare, Larry M. Wortzel Dr.
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On November 23, 2013, the Chinese government announced plans to establish a new air defense intercept zone which will include the Diaoyu or Senkaku Islands, sovereignty over which is disputed by Japan, China, and Taiwan. Due to complaints of cyber penetrations attributed to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, U.S. Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and State are devising new means to protect intellectual property and secrets from the PLA’s computer network operations. This monograph explains how the PLA is revising its operational doctrine to meet what it sees as the new mode of “integrated, joint operations” for the 21st century. …
Defense Planning For National Security: Navigation Aids For The Mystery Tour, Colin S. Gray Dr.
Defense Planning For National Security: Navigation Aids For The Mystery Tour, Colin S. Gray Dr.
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The challenge that is defense planning includes: "educated futurology" and the humanities as methodological approaches; futurists and scenarios, trend spotting and defense analysis; the impossibility of science in studying the future; the impossibility of verification by empirical testing of hypotheses; the value of the humanities which are politics, strategy, and history for defense planning; the use and misuse of analogy; learning from history; why and how strategic history works; and recommendations for the Army. What can be learned from history and what cannot are discussed in this analysis.
Parameters – Full Issue, Usawc Parameters
Parameters – Full Issue, Usawc Parameters
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
American Power in Transition: Isaiah Wilson, James E. Goodby and Ken Weisbrode, Anna Simons. Fighting Irregular Fighters: Sibylle Scheipers, Robert J. Bunker, Robert L. Feldman and Michel Ben Arrous. Conflict by Other Means: David J. Katz, Juan Zarate, Douglas W. Winton. Preparing for Netwars: Frank J. Cilluffo and Joseph R. Clark. QDR and Landpower: Francis G. Hoffman.
Book Reviews, Usawc Press
Book Reviews, Usawc Press
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Commentaries And Replies, Usawc Press
Commentaries And Replies, Usawc Press
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
No abstract provided.