Crimson Moon Rising
The story follows a fictional resistance organization operating under occupation, showcasing various TTPs inspired by current events.
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS
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...
The Pager Attack: Tactical Brilliance or Strategic Dead End?
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified dramatically over this year.
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
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?
Transforming the U.S. Military for Gray Zone Operations: A New Approach to Force Structure
By Jeremiah Monk Introduction As global competition evolves, U.S. military strategy must adapt to a reality where conventional warfare is...
FORESIGHT & CONCEPTS
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.
Time to Eliminate the Houthi Threat
Security of the Red Sea is increasingly at risk due to the escalation of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
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
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
Resilience and Resistance: Augmenting Philippine Territorial Defense through the Lens of The Resistance Operating Concept
By Duc DuClos "No matter how long it takes, no matter how long it may be, the Filipino will prevail." -General Douglas MacArthur, on...
Beyond Communication: The Strategic and Cognitive Value of SOF Language Training in an AI World
By Duc DuClos "The person who knows only one way to communicate knows only one way to think." ...
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.
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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
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.
The Chinese Approach to Gray Zone & Irregular Competition
The gray zone is not merely physical space as a “zone” implies; it is also an approach that confuses others about intentions
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
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