Aug 31, 2026

In this episode, members of the US Army War College interview Sir Hew Strachan, British military historian.

Aug 28, 2026

Welcome to the Autumn 2026 issue of Parameters, which consists of an In Focus special commentary, three forums (Artificial Intelligence, Russia-Ukraine War, and Defense Management) and the Strategic Competition Corner. 

Aug 27, 2026

By Joshua Arostegui

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Army service support brigade (SSB) serves as the nerve center and physical foundation for a modern group army (GA) by establishing, operating, and protecting its critical command post (CP). To maintain and shield the headquarters’ multidomain connectivity, half of the SSB’s structure is dedicated to a digital nervous system” consisting of command, control, communications, and electronic countermeasure battalions. The remaining half acts as an operational sustainment engine, utilizing specialized guard, repair, and transportation battalions to physically secure the perimeter while providing theater-level maintenance and logistical mobility. Despite these robust capabilities, the SSB exhibits key vulnerabilities—including risk-averse peacetime training habits and heavy transport bottlenecks—that present opportunities to disrupt the GA’s command links and operational tempo.

Aug 21, 2026

Joaquin Camarena

Aug 17, 2026

In Overseen or Overlooked?, David P. Auerswald, Philippe Lagassé, and Stephen M. Saideman challenge the conventional focus on executive control of the military by spotlighting the often-underestimated role of legislatures in democratic civil-military relations. Drawing on more than a dozen global case studies, the authors reveal how parliaments struggle with capacity and motivation to provide meaningful oversight. This groundbreaking work offers practical reforms and a compelling argument: true democratic accountability in defense requires more than generals and presidents—it demands empowered legislators.

Aug 17, 2026

In The Next War: Indications Intelligence in the Early Cold War, Timothy Andrews Sayle uncovers how Western intelligence agencies grappled with the challenge of predicting Soviet military intentions amid global uncertainty. Through meticulous archival research, the book reveals how early Cold War leaders anticipated conflict without provoking it, laying the foundations for modern strategic warning systems. A compelling study of fear, foresight, and fragile peace, it sheds light on the delicate balance between preparation and provocation in the nuclear age.

Aug 17, 2026

MacArthur and the Campaign for the Philippines, Peter R. Mansoor delivers a gripping account of one of World War II’s most pivotal operations, blending strategic insight with vivid battlefield detail. The book explores General Douglas MacArthur’s dramatic return to the Philippines, revealing the complexities of leadership, logistics, and liberation. A masterful narrative of redemption and resilience, it captures the high stakes and human costs of reclaiming a nation under siege.

Aug 17, 2026

In General Lucian K. Truscott: “Quite a Fighter,” Glyn Harper brings to light the remarkable yet underappreciated career of one of America’s most capable World War II commanders. From North Africa to the beaches of Anzio, Truscott’s mastery of mechanized and amphibious warfare earned him a unique record of commanding formations from regiment to army. His compelling biography reveals a plain-speaking, resilient leader whose strategic brilliance shaped the Allied victory in Europe.

Aug 14, 2026

Dennis J. Blasko