Paul Merzlak, Editor-in-Chief
By Commander David A. Adams, U.S. Navy, Major Kevin Norton, U.S. Marine Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Schmitt, U.S. Army, and Lieutenant Colonel Jefferson E. Turner, U.S. Air Force
Much of the former Soviet Union's war in Afghanistan was a disaster, but some of the successes should be studied closely.
By Major General Robert H. Scales, U.S. Army (Retired)
With ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, professional military education is suffering. When the wars are over, it could be worse.
By Commanders George Capen and Bryan Clark, U.S. Navy (Retired)
The Quadrennial Defense Review must deal with tight budgets affected by global economic crisis, two wars, and future threats.
By Captain John Byron, U.S. Navy (Retired)
In the wake of the Army's shut-down of a master sergeant's military blog, frequent milblogger "Rubber Ducky" cries foul.
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By Captain William Park, U.S. Navy
By Senior Chief Jim Murphy, U.S. Navy (Retired)
By Captain Sam J. Tangredi, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Our most effective defenses against Chinese antiship ballistic missiles might already be in place-or at least readily accessible.
By Milan Vego
The Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, should not be a career-ender for officers. Instead, it should be a requirement.
By Major Niel Smith, U.S. Army
Learning about conventional warfighting is just as important as counterinsurgency training. Finding the right balance is key.
By Major Donald Vandergriff, U.S. Army (Retired)
Making clear the reasons behind decisions made on the asymmetric battlefield stimulates thinking at the junior level.
By Jim Lacey
The military consults with science-fiction writers for warfighting ideas. Why haven't historians been asked for help, too?
Captain Thomas A. Tack, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Because the electromagnetic spectrum is a finite resource, the wide reach of wireless communication calls for more oversight.
By Colonel Gordon W. Keiser, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)
By Lieutenant Commander Thomas J. Cutler, U.S. Navy (Retired)