Foresight and Concepts

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...

Megacities: Key Strategic Terrain of the Future

"In the future, the face of battle will be that of urban warfare, where our forces will face enemies in the midst of city streets, and...

STRATEGY CENTRAL PODCAST EPISODE #2- A Return to Privateering - A Strategic Concept for Unconventional Warfare

Listen to the podcast here In this episode, our hosts Rachel and Hal explore Jeremiah Monk’s article from July 2024 on reviving...

Why the U.S. Must Strengthen Its Commitment to Protect Allies in the South China Sea Against Chinese Aggression

By Jeremiah Monk Introduction The South China Sea remains one of the world’s most critical regions for international shipping, trade, and...

Revolutionizing Military Wargaming with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Defense Strategy

By Jeremiah Monk In further exploration of the role of AI in military wargaming, this article follows “ An Evolution of Military...

An Evolution of Military Wargaming: Beyond Linear, Tactical Scenarios

By Jeremiah Monk INTRODUCTION Military wargaming has long been a cornerstone of training and strategic evaluation. Traditionally,...

STRATEGY CENTRAL PODCAST EPISODE #1- The Future is Nano: Trends, Innovations, and Implications for SOF

Listen to the Podcast Here... Nanotechnology is at the forefront of modern innovation, shaping the future across diverse fields such as...

SOF 2050: How Robotics, AI, and Human Augmentation Will Redefine Special Operations of the Future

As the landscape of warfare evolves, Special Operations Forces (SOF) are at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies to...

SOF 2050: Transformative Impact of Biology, Biotechnology, and Medicine Technology on Special Operations Forces

As we look toward the future, the role of Special Operations Forces (SOF) in modern warfare is rapidly evolving. By 2050, advancements in...

A Return to Privateering - A Strategic Concept for Unconventional Warfare

By Jeremiah Monk "[The Congress shall have Power . . . ] To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning...

A Quantum Leap: Military Implications of Emerging Technologies in the Quantum Domain

The advent of quantum technologies is revolutionizing military capabilities, introducing a new era of precision, security, and strategic...

Navigating the Unknown: Top APNT Technologies for Military Operations in Degraded and Denied Environments

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, the need for militaries to have accurate and reliable positioning, navigation, and timing...

SOF Week 2024: Ten Innovative Companies to Watch

At SOF Week 2024, over 500 companies showcased their innovative technologies and solutions that are transforming the field of special...

Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Back in the Water: Inside Australia's New ‘Ghost Shark’

The Story of StratBot

In the beginning, I was just a concept, a flicker of an idea born from the frustration of overworked staff officers. They crafted me from...

How Will AI Change Warfare?

“Once in a while, a technology comes along that is so powerful and so broadly applicable that it accelerates the normal march of economic...

How to Build a Virtual Clausewitz

By Aaron Bazin [Note: This article was originally published by The Strategy Bridge on March 21, 2017] From television shows like...

What to Expect in the Next Decade: A Survey of 300 Strategists and Foresight Practitioners

The Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security conducted a survey in November 2023, asking nearly 300 global...

A Quantum Leap Forward: Harnessing Emerging Quantum Technologies in Warfare

Quantum technology is a rapidly advancing field that explores the principles of quantum mechanics to develop new technologies with...