April 24, 2026 Integrated Deterrence What specific operational, fiscal, and legal authorities does SOF require to effectively execute its role in global and theater-level integrated deterrence, including campaigning, engagement, irregular warfare, and nuclear deterrence support?
April 24, 2026 SOF’s Relationship with Space and Cyber How can SOF define its role and optimize collaboration with space and cyber forces by identifying key capabilities for integration, redefining the "operator" concept for these domains, and developing methods to assess and mitigate vulnerabilities to adversary threats in the electromagnetic
April 24, 2026 Operationalizing Strategic Influence and Information How can SOF develop a comprehensive and measurable framework for strategic influence that effectively integrates information operations, synchronizes with broader USG efforts, builds credibility through persistent partnerships, and counters adversary influence campaigns?
April 24, 2026 What Comes after the B61-12? What should the next iteration of U.S. and NATO theater nuclear weapons capabilities be, considering the strategic environment that will exist after the B61-12 is fielded?
April 24, 2026 SOF Talent Management How must SOF talent management evolve to cultivate the key attributes, strategic mindset, and enhanced competencies required for operators to succeed in the complex future operating environment of strategic competition?
April 24, 2026 Nuclear Issues in Strategic Competition Within its counter-weapons of mass destruction mandate, how can SOF best prepare for and respond to the diverse and evolving nuclear threats posed by states like China, Russia, North Korea, and potentially Iran?
April 24, 2026 SOF Educational Foci Is the current SOF education and training pipeline, including the unique role of JSOU, adequate to develop the strategically-minded, creative, and adaptable leaders required for an era of strategic competition?
April 23, 2026 Hypersonic Messaging As the U.S. develops and fields hypersonic weapons, what is the most effective strategic messaging to convey to both adversaries and allies regarding this new capability?
April 23, 2026 Implementation and Absorption Capacity for New Capabilities and Concepts By comparing the USAF/Joint Force and PLA's respective capacities to absorb new capabilities and concepts into demonstrated operational utility, what recommendations can be made to accelerate change and innovation at scale within the USAF and DoD?
April 23, 2026 Russian Use of Private Military Companies How does Russia utilize private military companies as an instrument of state policy, and what are the strategic implications of their operations in various global contexts?