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The Darker Shade of Gray: A New War Unlike Any Other

The United States Commission on National Security in the 21st Century (better known as the Hart-Rudman Commission) darkly concluded that “Americans will likely die on American soil, possibly in large numbers.” 

Critical Questions by Nathan Freier — July 27, 2018

The War on ISIL: A High-risk Endeavor

On Wednesday night, President Obama outlined a four-point strategy to contend with ISIL (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant), the extremist hybrid militia now operating in Iraq and Syria. While formidable, ISIL is only one symptom of an ongoing—often illiberal and violent—revolution against traditional Middle Eastern authority structures.

Critical Questions by Nathan Freier — September 12, 2014

Crisis in Iraq and Military Options: “By, With, and Through Who?”

As Iraq increasingly stumbles in the face of an overt threat from the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS), troubling questions emerge about how the United States might assess and address instability in the Middle East and wider threats posed by unconventional or irregular forces.

Critical Questions by Nathan Freier — June 13, 2014

What Next for Army Force Structure?

Two weeks ago, Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno announced significant Army force structure reductions. The impending reorganization helps meet an Army obligation and an Army desire. First, the obligation—it allows the Army to satisfy the fiscal demands required by 2011’s Budget Control Act (BCA).

Critical Questions by Nathan Freier and Jacquelyn Guy — July 9, 2013

Beyond the Last War: Balancing Ground Forces and Future Challenges Risk in USCENTCOM and USPACOM

A storm is brewing inside the Pentagon on the future demands for ground forces. The Defense Department’s internal challenges, from budget cuts, sequestration, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, are stifling deliberate consideration of where, how, and under what circumstances senior policymakers may employ significant U.S.

Critical Questions by Stephanie Sanok Kostro, Nathan Freier, Jacquelyn Guy, Curtis Buzzard, Sam Eaton, and Megan Loney — April 30, 2013