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SWJ Blog is a multi-author blog publishing news and commentary on the various goings on across the broad community of practice. We gladly accept guest posts from serious voices in the community.
by SWJ Editors | Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:07pm | 0 comments
In December 2019, Congress established the Afghanistan Study Group and tasked it with identifying policy recommendations that “consider the implications of a peace settlement, or the failure to reach a settlement, on U.S. policy, resources, and commitments in Afghanistan.”
by SWJ Editors | Fri, 02/05/2021 - 10:01pm | 0 comments
A discussion with one of the co-authors of "On Contested Shores: The Evolving Role of Amphibious Operations in the History of Warfare"
by SWJ Editors | Fri, 02/05/2021 - 9:55pm | 0 comments
The Role of Airpower in Operation Inherent Resolve
by SWJ Editors | Thu, 02/04/2021 - 1:53pm | 0 comments
An important update the the primary U.S. House of Representatives committee with responsibility for oversight and authorization of SOF activities.
by SWJ Editors | Wed, 02/03/2021 - 9:20pm | 3 comments
Full Report Available Here: http://www.understandingwar.org/report/russian-military%E2%80%99s-lessons-learned-syria
by SWJ Editors | Tue, 02/02/2021 - 10:10am | 0 comments
From the OSS Society.
The 90 minute video can be access HERE.
by SWJ Editors | Sat, 01/30/2021 - 1:36pm | 0 comments
From 1st Special Forces Command's Indigenous Approach Podcast
by SWJ Editors | Sat, 01/30/2021 - 1:18pm | 0 comments
More information and the full application here: https://ctc.usma.edu/ctc-summer-2021-internship-search-opens/
by SWJ Editors | Fri, 01/29/2021 - 6:00pm | 0 comments
By Jason Criss Hawk
Full Article: https://news.clearancejobs.com/2021/01/29/andsf-versus-the-taliban-militia-if-peace-talks-fail/
by SWJ Editors | Fri, 01/29/2021 - 5:56pm | 0 comments
A roundup of news, analysis, and commentary about the war in Afghanistan.
by SWJ Editors | Fri, 01/29/2021 - 5:44pm | 0 comments
The two guests argue that effective US interagency coordination, bipartisan congressional support, and a focus on building institutions and stabilizing the security situation were key ingredients to success in Colombia’s efforts against the insurgency. But more important than anything was that the Colombian government and population owned the commitment to resolve the conflict.