Apr 7, 2023

Military History Useful Captives: The Role of POWs in American Military Conflicts Edited by Daniel Krebs and Lorien Foote | Reviewed by Dr. Michael E. Lynch, senior historian, Strategic Studies Institute, US Army War College | A book of useful and thought-provoking essays, Useful Captives: The Role of POWs in American Military History explores 300

Apr 7, 2023

Changing Character of War Old & New Battlespaces: Society, Military Power, and War by Jahara Matisek and Buddhika Jayamaha | Reviewed by Dr. Robert J. Bunker, director of research and analysis and managing partner, C/O Futures, LLC | In Old & New Battlespaces: Society, Military Power, and War, Drs. Jahara Matisek and Buddhika Jayamaha, examine the

Apr 7, 2023

Diplomacy Career Diplomacy: Life and Work in the US Foreign Service – Fourth Edition by Harry W. Kopp and John K. Naland | Reviewed by Christopher Sandrolini, Foreign Service Officer and professor, US Army War College | Like the military, American diplomacy predates the federal government. Career Diplomacy describes the US Foreign Service’s history

Apr 5, 2023

By Andrew Colvin

The US Army is unprepared to occupy and stabilize territory because it does not adequately educate active-duty officers to do so. One way to professionalize the Army’s ability to carry out military government and stability operations is to develop active-duty functional area officers who can advise commanders and integrate staff planning for these operations. In this episode, author Andrew Colvin analyzes case studies, doctrine, and commentary to envision specialized staff officers with foreign language proficiency, cultural skills, advanced academic abilities, and a strong professional ethic. These officers would enhance the Army’s competence in stabilizing territory to achieve American policy objectives.

Apr 3, 2023

MAJ Ryan Cornell-d’Echert discusses the importance of asking better questions and the consequences of not doing so.

Mar 29, 2023

By Dr. Heather S. Gregg, Dr. James D. Scudieri

The remarkable life of early-twentieth-century British adventurer Gertrude Bell has been well documented through her biographies and numerous travel books. Bell’s role as a grand strategist for the British government in the Middle East during World War I and the postwar period, however, is surprisingly understudied. Investigating Gertrude Bell as both a military strategist and a grand strategist offers important insights into

Mar 22, 2023

CSM Jason C. Porras, Command Sergeant Major of Army University, discusses a variety of topics such as CSM Porras' career progression and experiences working with Army Civilians, leadership skills/advice, and more.

Mar 20, 2023

Dr. David Quisenberry, Director of the Army Management Staff College Department of Organizational Leadership, opened the Fort Knox seminar experience in Kentucky on 6 March 2023.

Mar 17, 2023

By Dr. John R. Deni, Dr. Robert Hamilton, Dr. Craig Nation

With the Russian war in Ukraine having just reached its one-year mark, how can we assess outlook for Ukraine? Is there reason for Kyiv – or Moscow – to be optimistic, given the current trajectory? And what can we make of potential Chinese involvement? In this third (of three) SSI Live podcast marking one year of Russia’s war against Ukraine,

Mar 13, 2023

By Dr. John Nagl ,Alex (Special Operations NCO)

Since achieving victory in World War II, the United States military has a less than enviable combat record in irregular warfare. This exchange provides differing perspectives on where past decisions and doctrines have led to defeat and where they may have succeeded if given more time or executed differently. This episode responds to John A. Nagl’s article, “Why America’s Army Can’t Win America’s Wars,” published in the Autumn 2022 issue of Parameters (vol. 52, no. 3).

Mar 9, 2023

By Dr. Sven Biscop, Dr. John R. Deni

One Year On: Russia’s War on Ukraine and the Role of the EU – With the Russian war in Ukraine having just reached its one-year mark, how can we assess the role of the European Union (EU)? Have its diplomatic, political, economic, and military responses to the war met expectations? What remains to be done and what impediments stand in the way?

Mar 9, 2023

Dr. Raj Iyer, Former U.S. Army Chief Information Officer discusses the Army’s Digital Transformation Strategy, to include how digital transformation supports Multi-Domain Operations and the move to a more data-centric Army.