Analysis
Base Hardening: Can America and Its Allies “Play Fort” against China?
In the event of a crisis, China’s missile forces could do great damage to U.S. and allied bases all over the Asia-Pacific. Is “hardening” the answer?
In the News
Army Leaders Discuss Benefits of a Regionally Aligned Force
The Army is creating a force filled with geographical experts in hopes that steady relationships with other nations can help prevent future conflicts. Lt. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue II, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, outlined the strategy for a regionally aligned force during a forum at the annual Association of the U.S. Army Meeting and Exposition.
In the News
Pentagon Looks To Revise Air-Sea Battle Concept To Increase Jointness
The Defense Department has ordered a possible revision to its Air-Sea Battle concept with the aim of increasing military jointness, a DOD spokesman confirmed.
Analysis
The Unserious Air War Against ISIS
The campaign against Serbia in 1999 averaged 138 strike sorties daily. Against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria: seven.
In the News
Upcoming DOD CIO Cloud Policy Leaves Questions Over Interoperability
Some analysts fear a forthcoming directive from the Defense Department’s acting chief information officer on digital cloud acquisition could compromise interoperability and create stovepiping.
In the News
U.S. Options Limited by Lack of Drones Over Syria
As a U.S.-led coalition of nations tries to prevent the Syrian town of Kobani from falling into the hands of the self-proclaimed Islamic State, failure to do so could have as much to do with resources as it does with the flaws of a strategy that, for now, is mostly reliant on airstrikes alone.
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