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  • Space Power Institute Think Tank

    This article calls for the establishment of an organization that will develop advanced space warfare theory, policy, doctrine, strategies, and tactics that will propel the United States as the premier world center for understanding the methods and techniques for conducting military operations in the

  • Star Wars in Real Life

    How can a missile go hypersonic? What exactly is the Xingkong 2? How much fuel does it need to reach those speeds? What are ways to defend against this weapon? And, what does this mean for the world’s militaries? This article seeks to answer those questions.

  • The Threat of PRC Domination in the South China Sea

    Displayed most prominently and unmistakably by the COVID-19 outbreak, China has demonstrated that its actions, through intentional deceit or gross negligence, can threaten US interests at home and abroad, as well as those of our allies and the rest of the world. It is, therefore, of vital import

  • Airmen and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: The Danger of Generalization

    The present inquiry is motivated foremost by continuous developments in technology. As military systems incorporate ever more elements of autonomy, it is essential to assess their potential to become successfully integrated in existing force structures. Given that a human operator is projected to

  • China’s Strategic Preconditioning in the Twenty-first Century

    China’s ascent as a new imperial global power seems to be unstoppable. Originally built on business, globalization, technological advancement a “newer” focus on an imperialistic national rejuvenation has taken place under its leader, Xi Jinping. These developments have gone mostly unchecked by the

  • The Strategy Web: A New Framework for Analyzing Military Strategy

    Warfare is a complex endeavor, and those tasked with planning and implementing military strategy must be equipped with a robust framework capable of incorporating theory, historical evidence, and truths. It is necessary to cultivate an entirely new framework for representing and analyzing strategy.

  • Examining and Enhancing Deterrence Education for Future Leaders

    This article examines educational gaps instructing the Joint Force on deterrence, proposes combatant commander recommendations, and suggests changes for services, increasing student learning. Without integrated and updated education, future leaders may miscalculate situations, leaving the US


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