Petraeus

The American Way of War after COIN's Waterloo: An Interview with Fred Kaplan

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000

The American Way of War after COIN's Waterloo: An Interview with Fred Kaplan Peter J. Munson Tue, 03/05/2013 - 3:30am

When Afghanistan failed, then COIN was seen as having failed too, having proved itself too risky, too time-consuming to justify its extraordinary investment in lives and treasure.

The Galula Doctrine: An Interview with Galula's Biographer A.A. Cohen

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:30:00 +0000

The Galula Doctrine: An Interview with Galula's Biographer A.A. Cohen Peter J. Munson Tue, 01/22/2013 - 3:30am

For COIN, a trinity of attributes is needed to complement traditional military acumen: analytical intelligence, openness of mind, and broad culture.

American Military Decline? Not When Force Is Used Properly

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:25:00 +0000

American Military Decline? Not When Force Is Used Properly Peter J. Munson Wed, 11/07/2012 - 5:25am

To think that America can’t or shouldn’t project its power globally when necessary is a mistake. America’s military struggles in the post-9/11 era have stemmed from improper application of military force.

All In … but for How Long?: A Review Essay

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:47:23 +0000

All In … but for How Long?: A Review Essay Peter J. Munson Tue, 02/14/2012 - 5:47am

Joseph Collins reviews All In and finds that it lives up to the man that it is about.