by Frank Hoffman and Michael C. Davies | Jun 10, 2013 | Monitor
By: Frank Hoffman and Michael C. Davies Our doctrine overlooks the essence of war as a human enterprise. This article explores how to rectify this within the context of supporting the evolution of the U.S. military towards Joint…
by Ben Zweibelson | May 7, 2013 | Monitor
By: Ben Zweibelson Why acronyms are ruining shared military understanding.
by Thomas M. Williams | Apr 19, 2013 | Monitor
By: Thomas M. Williams Good stories trump doctrine for effecting cultural change because they reach us emotionally; they inspire. Consider America's first battle and what we can glean its many relevant lessons.
by Stephen L. Melton | Apr 9, 2013 | Monitor
By: Stephen L. Melton The “U.S. in the Lead” COIN approach usually fails where security force assistance could succeed.
by Octavian Manea and A.A. Cohen | Jan 22, 2013 | Monitor
By: Octavian Manea and A.A. Cohen For COIN, a trinity of attributes is needed to complement traditional military acumen: analytical intelligence, openness of mind, and broad culture.