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Daoism And Design: Mapping The Conflict In Syria, Ned Beechinor Marsh, Heather S. Gregg Mar 2023

Daoism And Design: Mapping The Conflict In Syria, Ned Beechinor Marsh, Heather S. Gregg

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

In contemporary military operations, some problems are so complex they do not give way to linear solutions but require problem management instead. Combining the fundamentals of Dao De Jing philosophy with the US military design process offers a new perspective to analyze complex security problems, devise management strategies, and plan military operations. Applying this new approach to the complex security environment in Syria allows for a nonlinear mapping of long-term goals and a new perspective on relationships between key actors, environmental factors that restrict changes in the security environment, and where planners should focus their attention.


Book Reviews, Usawc Press Nov 2021

Book Reviews, Usawc Press

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Italian Ambitions In Syria And Lebanon (1870-1945), Ahmad Alshrideh Apr 2021

Italian Ambitions In Syria And Lebanon (1870-1945), Ahmad Alshrideh

Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies البلقاء للبحوث والدراسات

The aim of this study is to clarify the Italian Ambitions in Syria and Lebanon (1870-1945), and shows the Italian orientation in this region, and to know the Italian methods to achieve its ambitions. The study talks about the Italian movement towards Lebanon, and the Italians Intervention in Lebanese civil war 1860. Finally, the study recalls the Italian claims her mandate to Syria and Lebanon as an alternative to the French mandate. The study concluded that, despite Italys efforts to achieve its ambitions in Syria and Lebanon, it deeply collides with the legacy institutions that established by England and France …


Expansibility And Army Special Operations Forces, Eric P. Shwedo Nov 2017

Expansibility And Army Special Operations Forces, Eric P. Shwedo

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article examines how Army Special Operations might prepare to expand in the event of a major war by resolving impediments to growth, improving recall procedures, and developing plans to expand training capacities.


State-Building: America's Foreign Policy Challenge, Charles J. Sullivan Mar 2016

State-Building: America's Foreign Policy Challenge, Charles J. Sullivan

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Lessons From The Air Campaigns Over Libya, Syria, And Yemen, Ben Nimmo Mar 2016

Lessons From The Air Campaigns Over Libya, Syria, And Yemen, Ben Nimmo

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Defeating The Islamic State: Commentary On A Core Strategy, Huba Wass De Czege Dec 2014

Defeating The Islamic State: Commentary On A Core Strategy, Huba Wass De Czege

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Understanding The Strengths And Vulnerabilities Of Isis, W. Andrew Terrill Sep 2014

Understanding The Strengths And Vulnerabilities Of Isis, W. Andrew Terrill

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Towards A Regional Strategy Contra Isis, Ross Harrison Sep 2014

Towards A Regional Strategy Contra Isis, Ross Harrison

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No abstract provided.


Rethinking Small-Footprint Interventions, Stephen Watts, Stephanie Pezard Mar 2014

Rethinking Small-Footprint Interventions, Stephen Watts, Stephanie Pezard

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Us Options In Syria, David S. Sorenson Sep 2013

Us Options In Syria, David S. Sorenson

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No abstract provided.


Revolt And Resilience In The Arab Kingdoms, Zoltan Barany Jun 2013

Revolt And Resilience In The Arab Kingdoms, Zoltan Barany

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.