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Land Warfare in Europe, Part 2: Large-Scale Combat Operations in Ukraine
In the previous episode of the Social Science of War, our guests explored the strategic and political dynamics of NATO. This episode continues the...
Land Warfare in Europe, Part 1: The Politics of Coalition Warfare
How would the United States and its NATO allies fight together in a great power war? How does burden sharing between NATO members shape...
Theory and Practice of Proxy Warfare in Strategic Competition
This episode tackles the subject of proxy warfare—specifically its role in a strategic environment characterized by great power competition. Why do states engage in...
Shaping in Strategic Competition: How to Win Friends and Influence People with Military Power
This episode examines the role of military power not only to fight wars but also to attract and influence partners and allies. Known as...
The War That Shall Not Be Named: Lessons from Afghanistan for the Army
This episode looks back at twenty years of the US-led war in Afghanistan to find lessons for the US Army. How should the war...
Army Service and Talent Management in the All-Volunteer Era
This episode of Social Science of War examines a range of issues related to Army talent management—from the ways in which service in the...