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Crimson Moon Rising
In Kai’s hands, the blood-soaked scarf felt heavier than ever—a symbol of defiance turned to sacrifice in this unending war.
FEATURED
Unlocking Innovation in Homeland Security: A Review of The Imagination Dilemma
ALL HANDS: An Introduction to Trump’s National Security Approach & Team
Securing Tomorrow: Top 10 Trends Homeland Security Leaders Need to Watch in 2025
Waging a Good Fight: Strategic Nonviolence in the Civil Rights Movement
Unconventional Dominance: SOF’s Campaigning Strategy for the 21st Century
Crimson Moon Rising
ALL HANDS: An Introduction to Trump’s National Security Approach & Team
FORIEGN AFFAIRS
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
The Case for Certified Strategic Planners in the U.S. Government
Strategic planning is the foundation upon which organizations anticipate challenges, allocate resources and position themselves for success.
The Evolution of Psychological Warfare: Reconceptualizing the Warfare to Operations Distinction in Military Doctrine
By Maurice "Duc" DuClos Introduction In the labyrinthine world of military doctrine, few transitions have been as misunderstood as the...
The Rise and Recession of Military Design Thinking
By Jeremiah Monk INTRODUCTION The military design thinking movement represented a novel and adaptive approach to strategic...
STRATEGIC THEORY
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Strategy for Social Change
MLK strategy to build a coalition capable of confronting economic and social injustice.
Irregular Warfare Lessons From the Cold War
Shadows of Cold War irregular warfare are visible in modern great power competition.
Forging the Offensive
U.S. Strategy from 7 December 1941 to 1942.
HISTORY
Unlocking Innovation in Homeland Security: A Review of The Imagination Dilemma
Imagination is not just a creative endeavor but a strategic asset that can help organizations prepare for an uncertain future.
Analyzing Pete Hegseth's Congressional Testimony
Hegseth offers a compelling narrative of change but lacks experience and a nuanced understanding of defense complexities
Governed & Ungoverned Spaces: What They Have Taught Us About Counterterror Strategy
Marginalized and dispossessed groups have sought independence through a range of means, including violence. What have we learned from them?
FORESIGHT & CONCEPTS
Waging a Good Fight: Strategic Nonviolence in the Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) approached the civil rights movement with strategic precision
The Flawed U.S. Exit from Afghanistan in 2021: Lessons Not Learned
Examining the Parallels Between the US Withdrawals from Afghanistan & Vietnam
Blending AI with Human Judgment
How do we blend AI’s computational power with human moral and professional judgment? It is not enough to build smarter systems.
ANALYSIS
Archduke Ferdinand, blah, blah, blah…What Really Started WWI?
Lessons in Great Power Competition From July to August 1914
Defining the Indefinable: A Critical Analysis of Current Irregular Warfare Doctrine
IW has evolved from a simple definition to a complex doctrinal theory. The result is confusion.
The Lonely “I” In DIME
The often undervalued and underutilized "I" or informational element of DIME now represents a critical vulnerability.
COMPETITION
Unconventional Dominance: SOF’s Campaigning Strategy for the 21st Century
To compete effectively, the U.S. must attack adversary strategies at their core, disrupting their logic and momentum rather than chasing ind
SOF Competitive Campaigning in Great Power Competition
SOF can lead the way by campaigning in the gray zone to out-compete and out-hustle our competitors.
Gambling with Strategy: How Poker Theory Can Help Transform the Irregular Warfare Decision-Making Landscape
In irregular warfare, finance, and high-stakes poker, decision-makers navigate environments defined by ambiguity and and contested advantage
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
A Glossy Farewell: General Fenton’s Strategic Intent Misses the Mark
SOF Renaissance highlights SOF's legacy and agility but lacks strategic innovation.
STRATEGY CENTRAL Proudly Presents
Best books of 2024 covering all four DIME elements of power
How Best to Rule The World? Regime Type & Great Power Competition
Regime type influences how countries leverage power and influence over other nations to advance and protect their interests geopolitically.
LEADERSHIP
Securing Tomorrow: Top 10 Trends Homeland Security Leaders Need to Watch in 2025
The future of homeland security lies in staying ahead of these trends.
DOD Acquisition: It’s High Time for an Intervention
Introduction The Department of Defense (DOD) finds itself in a perilous state, akin to a drug addict spiraling out of control. The...
Navigating Offensive and Defensive Approaches in Great Power Competition
The Challenge of Strategic Balance: Maintain or improve the status quo without assuming a complacent defensive stance.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Mindboggling Truth About American Power
Despite its internal challenges, America’s structural advantages ensure its continued leadership in shaping the global order.
The Spanish Civil War and George Orwell: A Powerful Transformation of a Once Naive Man
Orwell’s experiences in Spain offer enduring lessons about the fragility of truth and the insidious appeal of authoritarianism.
Privatizing Veteran Health Care is a Betrayal, Not A Solution
Hegseth & DOGE Prioritize Insurance Companies Over Veterans
THE DEEP STATE
Unlocking Innovation in Homeland Security: A Review of The Imagination Dilemma
13 hours ago
ALL HANDS: An Introduction to Trump’s National Security Approach & Team
5 days ago
Securing Tomorrow: Top 10 Trends Homeland Security Leaders Need to Watch in 2025
Feb 8
Waging a Good Fight: Strategic Nonviolence in the Civil Rights Movement
Feb 5
Unconventional Dominance: SOF’s Campaigning Strategy for the 21st Century
Feb 2
Crimson Moon Rising
Jan 31
The Case for Certified Strategic Planners in the U.S. Government
Jan 30
SOF Competitive Campaigning in Great Power Competition
Jan 24
Crimson Moon Rising
Jan 22
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Strategy for Social Change
Jan 19
The Mindboggling Truth About American Power
Jan 18
Analyzing Pete Hegseth's Congressional Testimony
Jan 16
A Glossy Farewell: General Fenton’s Strategic Intent Misses the Mark
Jan 12
Gambling with Strategy: How Poker Theory Can Help Transform the Irregular Warfare Decision-Making Landscape
Jan 11
DOD Acquisition: It’s High Time for an Intervention
Jan 11
The Flawed U.S. Exit from Afghanistan in 2021: Lessons Not Learned
Jan 8
Strategy Central Is Taking a Holiday
Dec 25, 2024
Navigating Offensive and Defensive Approaches in Great Power Competition
Dec 22, 2024
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