April 14, 2026 Emerging Cyber Powers What states are investing in military cyber capabilities and may emerge as advanced threats to the U.S. and its allies in the next 5-10 years?
April 14, 2026 PLA Organization and Command Culture How does the organization of the PLA and its command culture affect how the PLA makes decisions and fights?
April 14, 2026 Hacktivists How might the emergence of hacktivists impact state dynamics in cyberspace during a conflict, and, for example, what can be learned from examples such as their effect on Russia during the Ukrainian invasion?
April 14, 2026 Military Utility and Cost of Cargo Launched Combat Air Vehicles How can the Department of the Air Force develop new concepts of operations to effectively utilize large numbers of air-launched vehicles across a wide range of combat roles, and how does the cost-effectiveness of these new approaches compare to traditional methods for meeting the same military
April 13, 2026 Irregular and Unconventional Warfare Campaigning How can SOF holistically update its doctrine, training, and operational concepts for irregular and unconventional warfare to effectively counter adversaries in an era of strategic competition, considering new technologies and the need for seamless integration with conventional forces and security
April 13, 2026 Integrated Air and Missile Defense Mission in INDOPACOM AOR How can a coalition of willing nations in the INDOPACOM AOR synergistically develop and employ an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) architecture capable of deterring Chinese aggression or effectively executing combat operations against its advanced multi-domain threats?
April 13, 2026 Integration of Emerging Technologies into SOF Operations How can SOF effectively integrate emerging technologies like AI, ML, and cyber capabilities, including in multinational settings, to enhance mission success while balancing the associated operational gains and risks?
April 13, 2026 Advanced Data Acquisition and Management for Joint SOF How can SOF best define its requirements for, acquire, and utilize the advanced data management and processing systems necessary to effectively employ AI/ML for operational advantage?
April 13, 2026 Evolution of Russian Strategy and Doctrine How are Russian strategy and doctrine evolving in response to the contemporary global geopolitical landscape and military technological advancements?