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Nigerian Unity: In the Balance
Authored by Gerald McLoughlin, Lieutenant Colonel Clarence J. Bouchat (USAF, Ret.).
Published June 14, 2013
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Research & Analysis
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The Future of the Arab Gulf Monarchies in the Age of Uncertainties, Authored by Dr. Mohammed El-Katiri.
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Asia-Pacific: A Strategic Assessment, Authored by Dr. David Lai.
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War and Insurgency in the Western Sahara, Authored by Staff Researcher.
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Cyber Infrastructure Protection: Vol. II, Edited by Dr. Tarek N. Saadawi, COL Louis H. Jordan, Jr, Dr. Vincent Boudreau.
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Sharing Power? Prospects for a U.S. Concert-Balance Strategy, Authored by Dr. Patrick Porter.
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Egypt's New Regime and the Future of the U.S.-Egyptian Strategic Relationship, Authored by Gregory Aftandilian.
Articles & Editorials
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Op-Ed: Abraham Lincoln and the Obligations Of International Law, Matthew Pinsker
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Academic Engagement Notes: 2013 International Studies Association (ISA) Annual Convention, Dr. Robert J. Bunker, Dr. John R. Deni
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Op-Ed: Downsizing the Army Profession, Dr. Leonard Wong
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Op-Ed: Developing A New Approach To Conventional Arms Control, Dr. Jeffrey D. McCausland
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Op-Ed: Drones Are Making A Difference In Yemen, Dr. W. Andrew Terrill
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Cyberspace: Malevolent Actors, Criminal Opportunities, and Strategic Competition Conference, Dr. Robert J. Bunker
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Op-Ed: Thinking Inside A New Box: The Coming of the New Age of Mutualism; The End of Another, COL Louis H. Jordan, Jr
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As the Defense Department digests the recently completed Strategic Choices Management Review (SCMR), the U.S. Government rebalances to the Asia-Pacific region, and preparations begin for the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) report, what is the role of Landpower?
SSI recommends the following short pieces:
"Toward Strategic Landpower," by LTG Charles T. Cleveland and LTC Stuart L. Farris, Army, July 2013, pp. 20-23.
"The Limits of AirSea Battle," by COL M. Scott Weaver
"Time For Minutemen Is Past," Philadelphia Inquirer
"Land Power is Still Necessary," National Interest Online
"We're Not Going to Need a Bigger Boat," ForeignPolicy
"Back to Reality: Why Landpower Trumps the National Rebalance toward Asia," Armed Forces Journal
"Don't Give Up on Ground Troops," New Republic
The U.S. Army War College Guide to National Security Issues is available:
Volume 1: Theory of War and Strategy
Volume 2: National Security Policy and Strategy
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