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Can Europe Fight for Taiwan?
Should a war erupt with China over Taiwan, many observers seem to think that Europe would be largely irrelevant as far as the actual fighting is concerned. Those who share this opinion typically point to Europe’s reluctance to confront…
The Mayhem of Russia’s “Research” Fleet
Russia wields a formidable capability to target NATO’s undersea infrastructure in critical regions such as the Baltic, Barents, and North Seas, as well as across the world’s oceans: its “research” vessels. These are ostensibly civilian…
The Missing Middle: Emphasizing Operational Expertise in the U.S. Air Force
Walk across any U.S. Air Force base, and you’ll likely notice senior officers wearing patches from elite military institutions like the Weapons School or the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies. These emblems reflect the Air Force’s…
The Cost of Sovereignty? The Future of Britain’s Defense Industrial Base
“Broken” and “hollowed out” was then-Labour Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey’s characterization of British defense in the spring of 2024. Particularly, British defense procurement was viewed as “repeatedly wasting taxpayers’ money,” and…
Davy Crockett and the Boy Scouts: The Korean War and Mismanaging Protracted Conflict
<!-- category --> January 3, 2025 Rick Landgraf talks with Andrew Forney, author of “Davy Crockett and the Boy Scouts: The Korean War and Mismanaging Protracted Conflict,” featured in Volume 8, Issue 1 of the Texas National…
Rewind and Reconnoiter: Civic Education and Military Cohesion
<!-- category --> January 2, 2025 In 2020, Maj. Walter Haynes wrote “Will the Military Become Just Another Politicized Institution?” where he argued the importance of civic education and its role in troop cohesion. In the wake…
Dual-Use Is a Strategy, Not a Category (Nor a Trap)
The term “dual-use” is something of a lightning rod in the startup world, sparking debates about its meaning and usefulness. In these virtual pages, Jake Chapman wrote that “reliance on dual-use technology is a trap,” arguing that timing…
Most Read War on the Rocks Articles of 2024
<!-- category --> December 31, 2024 As we close out 2024, War on the Rocks reflects on the stories and analyses that resonated most with our readers during a year marked by evolving geopolitical tensions, transformative military…
Championing NATO’s Digital Transformation
On the sidelines of I/ITSEC in Orlando, we hosted a live podcast recording. Our guest for this very special episode was Maj. Gen. Dominique Luzeaux of France, currently championing NATO’s digital transformation. This wide-ranging…
In Brief: The Economic and Security Complexities of the U.S.-Australia Relationship
A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep into a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it.…
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