About the operation of our military. It’s strengths and weaknesses.
Background In the world of military theory today there are many people on the cutting edge.  Historians like Martin van Creveld, analysts like John Robb and Chet Richards, visionaries like Thomas Barnett, even some crossing across these categories like William Lind. But there are few developing solutions that can be implemented today. By solutions, I mean large-scale …
The Essential 4GW reading list: Donald Vandergriff Read More »
Part II of a Series Every war has its surprises. The major experts on 4GW have so far accurately forecast the nature and trends of the Iraq War, but recent developments have disproved one of their most important beliefs: that America’s government, especially its military, would be unable to master 4GW.This is important news! I …
News from the Front: America’s military has mastered 4GW! Read More »
Summary:Â This report is just a sketch, some thoughts that hopefully spark discussion about America’s rush to war. It proposes the following: There is as yet insufficient evidence that America is threatened sufficiently to justify the large-scale mobilization of citizens that we call “war.” There is insufficient public evidence that al Qaeda or Islamic jihadists …
America takes another step towards the “Long War” Read More »
As we enter the fifth year of our war in Iraq, it’s time to do a “rate the players” exercise — essential to understanding events and set our expectations. A core competence is a combination of complementary skills and knowledge bases embedded in a group or team that results in the ability to execute one …
The Core Competence of America’s Military Leaders Read More »
… or “What if bin Laden were smart, like Dr. No or Ernest Blofeld?” Summary Al Qaeda has not yet defeated us, to some extent because they are dumb as rocks. That is good, because so are we. Unfortunately, #1 could change at any time. Background Information For those of you who are not James …
28 Articles: a guide to a successful insurgency against America Read More »
