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Civilian Control of the Military: How It Works in the United States
Read more: Civilian Control of the Military: How It Works in the United StatesCivilian control means elected leaders, not generals, make the final decisions on war and peace. Here are the main mechanisms.
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Russia’s Mistral Purchase: Background on the Contract
Read more: Russia’s Mistral Purchase: Background on the ContractIn 2010 and 2011, Russia negotiated to buy Mistral-class amphibious assault ships from France. According to public reports, a contract for two…
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Drawing Lessons From Afghanistan: Why Analysts Disagree
Read more: Drawing Lessons From Afghanistan: Why Analysts DisagreeLong wars produce many lessons, and analysts often draw different ones from the same events. Some stress the limits of external intervention,…
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How Think Tanks Contribute to Defense Policy Debates
Read more: How Think Tanks Contribute to Defense Policy DebatesThink tanks and research centers produce studies, hold events, and brief officials on defense and security topics. Some focus on technical analysis,…
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What Is a National Defense Strategy? How Strategy Documents Are Made
Read more: What Is a National Defense Strategy? How Strategy Documents Are MadeStrategy documents set out what a country wants to protect, what threatens it, and how it plans to respond. Here is how…
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Missed Opportunities in Defense Planning: Why Timing Matters
Read more: Missed Opportunities in Defense Planning: Why Timing MattersIn defense policy, timing often decides what is possible. Windows for change open during budget cycles, strategy reviews, leadership transitions, and crises,…
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