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LOSING THE STRATEGIC “BATTLE” AGAINST THE PRC (BUT NOT THE “WAR”): PT II – TALENT MANAGEMENT

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LOSING THE STRATEGIC “BATTLE” AGAINST THE PRC (BUT NOT THE “WAR”): PT II – TALENT MANAGEMENT

Hugh Harsono June 10, 2020

U.S. military culture revolves around the ‘cult of command.’ (In Part I of this two-part series, Hugh Harsono suggested the U.S. military loosen its “inflexibility” as to what it...

READINESS IS PRIORITY #1, BUT READY FOR WHAT?
(WARGAMING ROOM)

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READINESS IS PRIORITY #1, BUT READY FOR WHAT?
(WARGAMING ROOM)

Michael Loftus , Will McKannay , James Markley , Ron Granieri June 9, 2020

What do you do when the training your organization requires you to accomplish doesn’t actually prepare you for your mission or enhance your unit readiness. You create a board...

LOSING THE STRATEGIC “BATTLE” AGAINST THE PRC (BUT NOT THE “WAR”): PT I – EMERGING CONFLICT DOMAINS

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LOSING THE STRATEGIC “BATTLE” AGAINST THE PRC (BUT NOT THE “WAR”): PT I – EMERGING CONFLICT DOMAINS

Hugh Harsono June 5, 2020

Despite facing innovative, global rivals, the U.S. military remains a downward-directed, personality-driven organization – one that lacks the flexibility it needs to meet current threats. The word “military” conjures...

THE QUDS DILEMMA: DEALING WITH IRAN’S INTERNATIONAL ARM

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THE QUDS DILEMMA: DEALING WITH IRAN’S INTERNATIONAL ARM

Andrew Narloch June 3, 2020

The Quds Force, however, has been incredibly adaptive in sustaining a substantial cash flow with help of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. Despite the decapitating...

DIMINISHING TERRITORIAL CONTROL MAY INCREASE LETHAL POWER OF ISIS

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DIMINISHING TERRITORIAL CONTROL MAY INCREASE LETHAL POWER OF ISIS

Alisa Laufer June 2, 2020

In reality, the threat eventually became defined not only by ISIS’s ability to control territory, but also its ability to conduct and inspire acts of terrorism worldwide. United States...

SOCIAL MEDIA: GOOD MEDICINE OR A BAD PILL
(EISENHOWER SERIES)

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SOCIAL MEDIA: GOOD MEDICINE OR A BAD PILL
(EISENHOWER SERIES)

Ryan Ehrler , Steve McNamara , Henry Schantz , Ron Granieri May 29, 2020

There is a concept called collective coping. It’s using social media and specifically social relationships to cope with issues…more than ever you can see that people are reaching out....

WAR(GAMING) WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? (A WHITEBOARD)

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WAR(GAMING) WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? (A WHITEBOARD)

War Room May 28, 2020

Wargames may not predict the future, but a well-designed and well-executed wargame can better equip both analysts and practitioners in facing an uncertain future – filled with unknown dangers....

FACT AND FICTION: THE RECOUNTING OF WWII WITH JAMES HOLLAND
(ON WRITING)

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FACT AND FICTION: THE RECOUNTING OF WWII WITH JAMES HOLLAND
(ON WRITING)

James Holland , Michael Neiberg May 27, 2020

Suddenly I was distracted by this amazing roar…and I turned to the umpire and I said ‘What is that?’ absolutely dumbstruck by this vision and sound and he said...

EFFECTIVE, AFFORDABLE AND TIMELY: DOD ACQUISITION

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EFFECTIVE, AFFORDABLE AND TIMELY: DOD ACQUISITION

Jason Tate , Ron Granieri May 22, 2020

The Defense Acquisition System is the management process by which the Department of Defense provides effective, affordable, and timely systems to the users. -Department of Defense Directive Number 5000.01...

THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE LAST: MARINE CORPS RECRUITING AND GAMING IN A COVID-19 WORLD

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THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE LAST: MARINE CORPS RECRUITING AND GAMING IN A COVID-19 WORLD

Damien O’Connell May 21, 2020

And although the Army was down 5,500 recruiting contracts in April, it appears to have had significant success with its efforts in—wait for it—video games. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc...

MORAL LEADERSHIP IN COMPLEX STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTS

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MORAL LEADERSHIP IN COMPLEX STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTS

Todd A. Schmidt May 15, 2020

We've discussed bias in the media in the past and we've looked at the behavior of senior civilian leaders just recently. Today on WAR ROOM we welcome Todd Schmidt...

MILITARY SOCIETY IN EARLY MODERN EUROPE: ANDRÉ CORVISIER
(DUSTY SHELVES)

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MILITARY SOCIETY IN EARLY MODERN EUROPE: ANDRÉ CORVISIER
(DUSTY SHELVES)

Daniel Krebs May 14, 2020

The historical profession in the mid-twentieth-century decisively shifted its focus to social and cultural frameworks, which seemingly did not fit with military history and its main interests in politics,...

NEGLECT AND ATTENTION IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

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NEGLECT AND ATTENTION IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

Eric Farnsworth , Jacqueline E. Whitt May 12, 2020

There is no “Latin America” right? It is a region made up of independent sovereign countries, some with different histories, some with different languages…based on that they’re going to...

EVOLUTIONARY STRATEGY TO COMBAT STRATEGIC ATROPHY

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EVOLUTIONARY STRATEGY TO COMBAT STRATEGIC ATROPHY

Bryan Groves , Ron Granieri May 8, 2020

The 2018 National Defense Strategy was clear in its call to shake off strategic atrophy – to maintain competitive advantage against our Nation’s adversaries we must evolve. – Commander’s Foreword,...

RUSSIA, LIBYA AND WEAPONIZING HUMAN MIGRATION

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RUSSIA, LIBYA AND WEAPONIZING HUMAN MIGRATION

Mark Grey May 7, 2020

THE KREMLIN’S ABILITY TO UNLEASH MILLIONS OF MIGRANTS GIVES PUTIN STRATEGIC LEVERAGE OVER EUROPE SINCE EVEN THE THREAT TO UNLEASH MASS MIGRATION MAY DESTABILIZE ALREADY FRAGILE EU AND NATO ALLIANCES...

IMPERIAL ECHOES AND CONTEMPORARY CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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IMPERIAL ECHOES AND CONTEMPORARY CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

David Sorenson , Ron Granieri May 6, 2020

The old adage under Atatürk was zero problems with the neighbors; now the adage is zero neighbors without problems. You would be hard pressed to find a current member of...

GREAT WAR IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION OF AFRICA

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GREAT WAR IN THE GREAT LAKES REGION OF AFRICA

Laura E. Seay , Ron Granieri May 5, 2020

It’s very hard to implement a long term development project when rebels might overrun and destroy or steal whatever you’ve implemented. To say that Central Africa has been a...

THE DODO’S PROBLEM (AND THE REASON FOR WAR ROOM) – THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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THE DODO’S PROBLEM (AND THE REASON FOR WAR ROOM) – THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Andrew A. Hill May 1, 2020

The vision of our first Editor-In-Chief, Andrew Hill, WAR ROOM began three years ago today with the release of this article. Confident that there was space online for discussion...

LEADERSHIP ROLE MODELS IN FICTION REVISITED: (A WHITEBOARD)

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LEADERSHIP ROLE MODELS IN FICTION REVISITED: (A WHITEBOARD)

War Room April 30, 2020

[Darth] Vader has many admirable qualities; he did not rise to the level of Sith Lord without ability. He possesses incredible personal will, is a skilled warrior, is not afraid...

THE RISE OF THE LIBERAL WORLD ORDER

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THE RISE OF THE LIBERAL WORLD ORDER

Samantha A. Taylor April 29, 2020

To understand the rise of the liberal world order requires understanding scholarship in both history and international relations Many foreign policy and international relations experts are expressing concern about...