Analysis

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.

Comparing Trust, Respect, and Communication Between the North Korea–Russia and South Korea–U.S. Alliances

The alliance based on trust and respect will always defeat a transactional alliance.

This Eras Great Power Competition

With an emerging coalition of adversarial autocracies—Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea—the stakes have risen for the U.S. and its allies

In the Crucible of Decision: Judgment is the Ultimate Virtue

For those in the military, where decisions often hold life-and-death consequences, sound judgment is indispensable.

OPINION: Why Integrated Deterrence is Lame

By Rogue One Integrated deterrence, the latest darling of defense strategists, is a misguided and overly complex strategy that promised...

The Pentagon Papers: Deception And Bad Strategy in Vietnam

The Pentagon Papers exposed a pattern of deception and strategic miscalculation that changed America's trust in government..

The Kursk Gamble: Ukraine’s High-Stakes Play to Force Russia's Hand

The United States may prefer things as they are, but Ukraine cannot afford it. Gamble with an attack or bleed to death—those are the options

Exploring the Arab-Israeli Conflict: How Cost Imposition and Deterrence Theory Shape Regional Stability

The Arab-Israeli conflict, with its deep historical roots and complex geopolitical dynamics, provides a rich context for exploring the...

Integrated Deterrence and China's Strategic Insights:

The U.S. cannot abandon Ukraine and believe China would not see it as a green light for their expansionist designs.

The Battle of the Promised Conquest: The Four Pillars of the Houthi Grand Strategy

The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, has emerged as a significant player in the complex political landscape of Yemen. Beyond...

Biden-Trump Debate Reveals Sharp Divide in U.S. Foreign Policy Approaches

The recent debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump showcased starkly different visions for U.S. foreign...

The Value of Vision: The Success (and Failure) of Kodak

By Aaron Bazin [This article is adapted from the new book The Vision Advantage: How to Curb Quiet Quitting, Build Resilience, and Create...

Humanitarian Bubbles for Gaza: A Strategic Analysis

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant recently proposed the concept of "humanitarian bubbles" as a strategy to resolve the ongoing...

Titans of Military Tech

The FY2025 Budget request has eight tech companies collecting the lions share of DoD funding.

$200B+ For Tech in the FY2025 DoD Budget Request?

The 2022 NDS emphasizes leveraging advanced technologies to counter the multi-domain threat the PRC. Does the FY2025 Budget support it?

How Does SOF Incorporate Technology, Evolve, and Simultaneously Compete with 5 Threats Across 5 Domains?

Lessons Learned from the Yale SOF Conference 2024.

The Race for NATO's Top Job: Will Rutte Lead the Alliance?

President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Mark Rutte in 2022 Although the selection is not yet official, outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark...

Don’t Just Bring a Gun to a Drone Fight!

SC covers the state of the U.S. Military's struggle to adapt to drone warfare.

Operation Rolling Thunder

Strategy Central examines Operation Rolling Thunder and then loads StratBot with information to see how StratBot can synthesize that inform.

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