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New America and Arizona State University will host the 12th Annual Future Security Forum on September 15, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EDT. The event is titled “25 Years After September 11, Lessons F

During a recent training rotation at Fort Irwin in California, soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team highlighted a major challenge facing heavy Army formations: enemy drones. While the bri

The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) issued an out-of-cycle addendum to its 2026 Special Operations Research Topics booklet for Academic Year 2026–2027. The update responds to a rapidly chan

The article argues that the main problem in U.S. Psychological Operations (PSYOP) is not a lack of tools, but a lack of a clear targeting framework. Over the past 15 years, the U.S. military has devel

The article critiques the concept of "cognitive warfare," arguing it represents a misunderstanding of modern warfare rather than a genuine evolution. It posits that the U.S. has historically overlook

The article critiques the concept of "cognitive warfare," arguing it represents a misunderstanding of modern warfare rather than a genuine evolution. It posits that the U.S. has historically overlooke

The article "The End of Battlefield Secrets: Addressing the OSINT Gap in U.S. Special Operations" emphasizes the necessity for U.S. Special Operations to prioritize open-source intelligence (OSINT) in

The article "The End of Battlefield Secrets: Addressing the OSINT Gap in U.S. Special Operations" emphasizes the necessity for U.S. Special Operations to prioritize open-source intelligence (OSINT) in

In the first paper of a six-part series by CACI, Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata and co-authors argue that Irregular Warfare (IW) has become a critical component of 21st-century strategic competition, emphasi