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Grand Strategy
April 16, 2026
America's Unsettled Grand Strategy
New Era of Grand Strategy America’s grand strategy is changing, whether policymakers recognize it or not. For those who operate within its...
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Military Strategy
November 20, 2021
The Politics of War
“ Victory has a 1,000 fathers, and defeat is an orphan ,” – John F. Kennedy On the heels of the U.
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U.S. Coast Guard
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Future Coast Guard: Think Special Operators, Not a Less Capable Navy
The unique skills and authorities the U. S.
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