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My latest column with David Barno for @warontherocks.bsky.social discusses how to steer the military profession through the recent unprecedented assault on U.S. civil-military norms, and how to help those in uniform think about their service.

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Rough Seas Ahead: Steering the Military Profession - War on the Rocks
The cyclone of rapid-fire actions taken by the Trump administration in its first weeks has affected every part of the U.S. government, including the
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March 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
My latest column with David Barno for @warontherocks.bsky.social argues that we are not prepared for a war that could last for a long time -- and that we must start planning for that possibility now, before it is too late.
America is Not Prepared for a Protracted War - War on the Rocks
The gruesome ongoing war in Ukraine should have shattered any remaining illusions that the U.S. military can count on swiftly and decisively defeating any
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December 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM
David Barno and I just published our annual summer reading list! Check it out for some great reads on national security issues and beyond!

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Strategic Outpost’s 2024 Summer Vacation Reading List - War on the Rocks
Summertime is in full swing, which means it’s time for our annual reading list! Every year since 2016, we have shared our favorite picks for our fellow
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July 19, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Army folks: check out this great conversation I had about professional writing and communication -- especially with those outside the Army! Major Gabe Royal did a great job moderating the discussion, which also features Lieutenant Colonel Zach Griffiths of the Harding Project.
Social Science of War: The Harding Project and Army Professional Writing - Modern War Institute
In Episode 7, Season 2 of the Social Science of War, Major Gabe Royal is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Zachary Griffiths and Professor Nora Bensahel for a conversation about the […]
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June 20, 2024 at 6:27 PM
My latest column argues that the drone revolution has created a newly-contested subdomain of warfare, called the air littoral -- and that the U.S. Air Force is entirely unprepared for it. @warontherocks.bsky.social

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March 7, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Bonus holiday humor for the national security community! Dave Barno and I present a special take on a Dr. Seuss holiday favorite, dedicated to the senior U.S. senator from Alabama, called “How the Coach Almost Stole Christmas.” Please share widely!

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December 19, 2023 at 4:10 PM
Dave Barno and I proudly bring you our annual holiday humor column, with Santa's gift list to various luminaries in the national security world! Enjoy!

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December 19, 2023 at 4:08 PM
My latest column with David Barno looks at at three key lessons from Gaza and Ukraine that the U.S. military needs to learn, about urban warfare, air superiority, and the expanded role of private companies in warfare. Please share widely!
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December 6, 2023 at 3:26 PM
As we pause to observe Veterans Day today and tomorrow, please check out the column I wrote with David Barno called "How to Talk to a Veteran." It's really important to foster connections between those who have served in uniform and those who have not.
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November 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM