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July 20, 2020
An Expanded View of Cost Imposition: Application to Personnel and Nondefense Policies

This article finds that the US’s defensive position in personnel costs is relatively strong due to the country's large population and economic power. The article suggests several policy changes to improve America's defensive posture even more by reducing US military personnel costs, including a
July 20, 2020
Assessing India’s Preparedness: External Interference in Political Processes through Social Media

This article examines the existing tools that India possesses, legislative and otherwise, to combat the threats posed by external actors who would use social media to manipulate Indian elections and enumerates possible solutions that could perhaps assist in dealing with these threats.
July 16, 2020
2020 Issues

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July 9, 2020
Why Did Beijing Decide to Apply the Security Law to Hong Kong Now?

The passage of the new Hong Kong national security law probably is the most significant political change that has taken place since Britain transferred Hong Kong to China. Therefore, it is hard to ignore the timing in which China chose to declare the new law—a time when the entire world is
July 6, 2020
Understanding and Challenging “The Digital Air Force” USAF White Paper

This short article is an examination, constructive critique, and epilogue to “The Digital Air Force” USAF White Paper. The article characterizes the white paper in terms of where it falls in a traditional stratification of guidance documents, categorizes the white paper in terms of international
June 22, 2020
On Early Air Combat in Southeast Asia: After Wingate’s Fortitude Eclipsed Mountbatten’s Folly

Generals and admirals bring prior credibility to conferences. Insignia of rank demonstrate authority; rows of ribbons denote extensive service if not valor; and reputations for previous sound decisions (or lack thereof) may affect listeners. Some credibility, however, is enhanced by their speaking
June 22, 2020
Island Hopping—Feet Dry!: Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Indications and Warning in Austere Environments

To increase technology’s capabilities and how it can be used requires innovation. Identifying how to fit emerging technology into the mission construct can be viewed as limiting; however, there has to be a starting point. The fictional vignette illustrates how such innovation might play out in
June 22, 2020
Issues with the Integration of Space and Terrestrial Military Operations

When was the last time the air war was in doubt for the United States? Maybe in the early days of World War II, almost 80 years ago. Since then we have produced many generations of military leaders who are far too accustomed to winning wars and doing things the good old way. Space is too new a
June 22, 2020
Force Posturing and the Contemporary Security Environment: Options for Industrially Dependent Countries

This article discusses the anatomy of a country’s force posture and its major determinants as major drivers of the military buildup and force posturing of a nation. It then scans force postures of few powerful nations in the backdrop of prevailing security environment to draw some relevant
June 22, 2020
Posse Comitatus in Space: Forging a Relationship between the US Space Force and Law Enforcement

As the Department of Defense continues its stand up of the US Space Force (USSF), Congress must draft legislation similar to that pertaining to the USCG to allow local law enforcement agencies to use USSF assets, specifically surveillance satellites, in their investigations and reconnaissance. With

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An Expanded View of Cost Imposition: Application to Personnel and Nondefense Policies

Assessing India’s Preparedness: External Interference in Political Processes through Social Media

2020 Issues

Why Did Beijing Decide to Apply the Security Law to Hong Kong Now?

Understanding and Challenging “The Digital Air Force” USAF White Paper

On Early Air Combat in Southeast Asia: After Wingate’s Fortitude Eclipsed Mountbatten’s Folly

Island Hopping—Feet Dry!: Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Indications and Warning in Austere Environments

Issues with the Integration of Space and Terrestrial Military Operations

Force Posturing and the Contemporary Security Environment: Options for Industrially Dependent Countries

Posse Comitatus in Space: Forging a Relationship between the US Space Force and Law Enforcement