Unconventional Warriors: Tracing the History of US Special Operations Forces
The roots of special operations forces can be traced back to the strategic challenges of World War II.
Asymmetric Warfare
US Deputy Secretary of Defense Hicks Says Ukraine to Change Future Wars in Europe and Pacific
Russia’s war in Ukraine offers a glimpse into future conflicts—lessons in intel, innovation, and why aggression often backfires.
Why Terrorists Love (And Can’t Get Enough Of) the RPG-7
Learn why the RPG-7 is favored by terrorists for its cost, simplicity, durability, and versatile firepower in global conflicts.
Putin Warns of Retaliation as West Arms Ukraine: A New Phase in Global Tensions
In a charged press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of retaliatory measures against the West for arming Ukraine.
USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer – The Rise of the Iranian Proxy: A Fool’s Errand
Amidst the shadowy web of proxies and patrons, Tehran’s gamble with its Axis of Resistance exposes both its strategic cunning and its Achilles’ heel, threading a precarious line between regional dominance and diplomatic isolation.
The Bolduc Brief: A Comparative Analysis of the Military Capabilities of Israel and Hamas
In light of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the unique military capabilities of Israel and Hamas, this essay underscores the complexities of the situation and calls for support for Israel in its efforts to address the challenges posed by Hamas.
SOF Pic of the Day: Georgian Special Forces Arrest a Member of the Islamic State
The Georgian Special Operations Forces, with roots in the 1992 War in Abkhazia, have evolved with international collaborations, especially with NATO, into an elite military unit that has tackled both homefront challenges and global threats, recently capturing an Islamic State member, underscoring their global significance.
Evolving Warfare: Ukraine’s Bold Drone Attack on Russian Airbase
Ukraine’s daring drone strike on a Russian airbase within Russia’s own borders raises questions about the future of the Russo-Ukraine war.
War’s Rules of Engagement: How Ethics Shape Combat Strategies and Decision-Making
War’s rules of engagement blend military goals with ethics, navigating dilemmas where every decision echoes profoundly in the theater of conflict.
Pearl Harbor II: The Bombing of the USS Cole
Just as Pearl Harbor pulled the United States into WWII, the bombing of the USS Cole plunged the U.S. into an era of asymmetric warfare.
Special operations forces: America’s answer to the world’s complex terror threat
Special operations forces constantly evolve and adjust, ensuring the enemy cannot adapt to our tactics.
Special Operations and the Challenge of Working in the “Gray Zone”
Military, government, academic, and policy gurus are forever formulating new doctrine, concepts, terminology, and acronyms for the military. Years ago there were very few terms to consider (compared to now) in the special operations world – Unconventional Warfare (UW), Foreign Internal Defense (FID), Internal Defense and Development (IDAD), Counterinsurgency (COIN), and a few others. It […]
