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I recently ran across Cunliffe's Soldiers & Civilians. It has a pretty good discussion about the conflicts of between an amateur and professional approach to national defense. It is rare to see both arguments considered Captain Alden Partridge's theories presented. I think he misses the mark as I believe what an "amateur" represents may have been incorrectly applied in many cases. For example, is a part-time National Guard Soldier an amateur or a professional? If they are considered amateurs, why do Guard units often outperform Active Duty units. If these part-time National Guard are considered professionals, how are graduates of Norwich University (under the design of Captain Alden Partridge) not also considered professional? I think the amateur vs. professional argument is largely oversimplified and often misapplied. https://amzn.to/3RM9MWD #ad Norwich University #USMA #Militia #Army

I couldn’t agree more with NATO Military Committee Admiral Rob Bauer: security and stability is not a given, we have to do something for it - be it in the area of defence, be it in the area of law enforcement/justice and home affairs. Additionally, the industry must fulfill its social responsibility by ensuring that its products are secure and safe to use, rather than prioritizing profit over security. Because in the end they should have an interest to maintain stability and security as this are the prerequisite for a healthy economy. Good talk German Marshall Fund of the United States 🙌

Embark on a captivating exploration of military history in 'The Evolution of Military Tactics: From Roman Legions to Modern Warfare'. From the disciplined formations of ancient Rome to the cutting-edge strategies of modern warfare, this video unveils the secrets behind the evolution of military tactics. #MilitaryHistory #WarfareEvolution #TacticalInnovation #HistoricalWarfare #Shorts

The current issue of Military Review contains my extended review essay of Red Carpet: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy. https://lnkd.in/gXSuWeyr

Everybody knows about the original 13 colonies. But where did the other 37 states come from?  Turns out it involves everything from acquiring independent countries to military interventions that may not have been authorized. Learn the quirky history of the 50 states in our latest Short. 

There is a vast pool of wisdom and lessons born from military experience that can yield significant value in the corporate environment. https://lnkd.in/gY-6fGGT

While future conflicts will undoubtedly be fought over oil, there are many strategic resources that may result in conflicts over new and emerging strategic resources, such as rare earth minerals, lithium, semiconductors, and other strategic resources such as AI development and drones. What can the U.S., allied, and partner nations do to ensure these resources are not weaponized by adversaries as oil and natural gas have been used by Russia. Increasingly, the strategic resource of semiconductor competition by the U.S. and China has become an emerging threat. Join this important discussion by submitting to the Journal of Advanced Military Studies—we welcome submissions from allied and partner nations, officers from all U.S. services, and academics from all fields that touch on this topic. See the call for papers here: https://lnkd.in/eeYbhTne (Due 31 December 2024) - #strategicresources #departmentofdefense #marinecorps #army #airforce #marinecorpsuniversity #NATO #China #semiconductors #Iran #drones

How any current or former military member, could support a draft-dodging grifter, who calls veterans "losers", regularly denigrates military members, their families & their service, makes little sense. More here on how many military people are no longer willing to sit-by and watch; https://lnkd.in/dKy8mhc4

https://lnkd.in/dR54kyqF American Military History A Very Short Introduction Joseph T. Glatthaar Very Short Introductions Introduces readers to the role of the American military in the country's past Explores how the military is shaping the country and current and future national security issues Examines the difference between civilian soldiers and a standing army, professionalism in the military, the growth of mechanization and technology, and the limits of power