- 1 February SWJ Roundup by SWJ Editors
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- Nothing Like a Good Maritime Raid by Peter J. Munson
As the services work to figure out the shape of their future, many in the Navy and Marine Corps are inching together to "create synergies" (like a boss... on a...
- The Republic of War by Peter J. Munson
"We're now 'at war' hither and yon, with no end in sight..."
- 2 February SWJ Roundup by SWJ Editors
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- If Animal Farm Had a Foreign Policy by Mike Few
As American conservatives wage an energetic battle against altruism in domestic affairs, they should be prepared to do so in the realm of national security as well
- No Apologies by Mike Few
What do I miss from Iraq?
- 3 February SWJ Roundup by SWJ Editors
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- This Week at War: What is NATO Good For? by Robert Haddick
The U.S. pivot to Asia could give the military alliance a chance to find a new identity.
- How Could Vietnam Happen? by Peter J. Munson
In a blast from the past, Kennedy and Johnson staffer turned Harvard professor James C. Thompson looks at how the tragedy that was the Vietnam War unfolded.
- 4 February SWJ Roundup by SWJ Editors
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- Syria and R2P by Peter J. Munson
The messy realities that wait to confront R2P idealists.
- U.S. Plans Shift to Elite Forces in Afghanistan by Peter J. Munson
As conventional forces draw down, special operations forces will step up to a more central role in hunting terrorists and training partners.
- 5 February SWJ Roundup by SWJ Editors
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- Counterinsurgency: A New Doctrine's Fading Allure by Bing West
Bing West argues that COIN as nation-building should not be a military mission at World Politics Review.
- The Hard Way Out of Afghanistan by Peter J. Munson
Sunday's New York Times Magazine takes a look at the hard gains being won to buy breathing room for transition to Afghan forces.
- An Education in Occupation by Peter J. Munson
Hugh Gusterson argues that the destruction of the Iraqi university system played a part in de-modernizing the country.
- 6 February SWJ Roundup by SWJ Editors
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- Truth, lies and Afghanistan by SWJ Editors
In the latest edition of Armed Forces Journal, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis, US Army, asks how many more men must die in support of a mission that is not succeeding?
- 7 February SWJ Roundup by SWJ Editors
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- Listen, learn, lead: Gen. Stanley McChrystal on TED by Crispin Burke
General Stanley McChrystal on leadership, courtesy of TED. (H/T Voo Tatico)
- U.S. Planning to Slash Iraq Embassy Staff by Up to Half by Peter J. Munson
"Swift realization" that the build up may have been "ill-advised" represents a "remarkable pivot."
- 8 February SWJ Roundup by SWJ Editors
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- Fiscal Reality and the American Way of War by Dave Dilegge
In this Infinity Journal exclusive, Douglas Macgregor asks, what is the strategic meaning of America’s military drawdown?
- USSOCOM Commander Advised to ‘Get the Hell Out of the Media’ by Dave Dilegge
Video and story via ABC News.
- Midlevel Officers Weigh Risk, Reward of Criticizing Army Leadership by Dave Dilegge
In a Stars and Stripes article, Midlevel Officers Weigh Risk, Reward of Criticizing Army Leadership, LTC Daniel Davis and COL Paul Yingling are featured.
- 9 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- Pakistan Rural vs. Urban Twofer from The Wilson Quarterly by Dave Dilegge
Pakistan Rural vs. Urban Twofer from The Wilson Quarterly.
- 10 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- COIN Center FM 3-24 Update Webcast by Dave Dilegge
The US Army Counterinsurgency Center will provide an update on progress made so far with the revision of FM 3-24 in a Webcast on 16 February.
- Marine Scout Snipers and the SS Flag by Dave Dilegge
Just a quick editorial comment about some recent non-news - Panetta calls for new probe into photo of Marines - concerning the image of Marines posing with a Nazi SS...
- This Week at War: The Ticking Clock by Robert Haddick
Four reasons why -- this time -- you should believe the hype about Israel attacking Iran.
- 11 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- The Effectiveness of Counterinsurgency Principles against Criminal Insurgency by Michael L. Burgoyne
Michael L. Burgoyne argues that U.S. COIN doctrine can be applied to problems in South America. Sometimes, a more enemy-focused approach is needed, he finds.
- 12 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- Marine Corps Gazette Blog Post: The SS, Special Snowflakes, and Supervision by Peter J. Munson
Brett Friedman draws attention to the deeper malaise behind the recent string of black-eyes for the Marine Corps.
- 13 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- Iraq: Interview with Hayder al-Khoei by Peter J. Munson
Bob Tollast interviews Hayder al-Khoei on developments in Iraq and the Iraqi view of events in Syria.
- 14 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- The new defense budget does not support the Pentagon’s strategy by Robert Haddick
As promised, the Pentagon's new budget slashes U.S. ground forces. That was supposed to free up resources for naval and air power in the Pacific. But the new budget fails...
- We Don't Reward Top Performers - And It's Costing Us by Peter J. Munson
Marine officer Aaron MacLean at WaPo bemoans the military's lack of talent management (via @Doctrine_Man).
- The Myth of Britain’s “Managed Decline” by Dave Dilegge
Longtime SWJ friend and Senior Editor of Bellum of The Stanford Review Tristan Abbey argues that “American declinists are wrong to see the unraveling of the British Empire as a...
- 15 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- 16 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 12 by Robert Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 12: The Spreading Criminal Insurgencies in Mexico: States With U.S. State Department Travel Advisories.
- Journalist Anthony Shadid Dies in Syria at 43 by Peter J. Munson
Anthony Shadid, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, dies at 43 in Syria, reportedly of an asthma attack.
- 17 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- This Week at War: The Toughest Op by Robert Haddick
According to the New York Times, Admiral William McRaven wants a freer hand for his special operators. Will this extend to an unconventional warfare campaign in Syria?
- 18 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- 19 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- 20 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- The Strategic Outlook for Canada by Dave Dilegge
A major study released today by Canada’s leading defence, foreign affairs and security institute calls for a major re-examination of the national security policy and strategy that guides and shapes...
- 21 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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- 22 February SWJ Roundup by Dave Dilegge
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