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 Mark L. Brown, Jr. | Mar 28, 2013 | Monitor
By: Mark L. Brown, Jr. The Civilian Irregular Defense Group was one of Special Forces’ greatest success stories and by far the greatest example of how to fight unconventional warfare with an economy of force…
by Chris Miller | Mar 18, 2013 | Monitor
By: Chris Miller Knowing the balance between when to exercise power and when to hold back is vital to maintaining America’s strength.
by Colleen Curtis | Mar 8, 2013 | Monitor
First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry honor the recipients of the International Women of Courage Award in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., March 8, 2013. Seated, from left, are: awardee Malalai...
by Youssef Aboul-Enein | Feb 22, 2013 | Monitor
By: Youssef Aboul-Enein Those interested in Vietnam, the mechanics of secret peace talks, and the national decision making of several countries will find this an important and historic work.