Current Events : Warfare & Terrorism

In 1998, the Defense Science Board Task Force on Human Resources Strategy was established for the purpose of evaluating the DoD's capacity to attract and retain both civilian and military personnel. This work studies the growth of political appointment positions within the DoD. more...

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The biography of Major General Ken Eather, one of Australia’s foremost soldiers in World War II. more...

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Historical experience has shown that successful strategies to combat terrorism that is spawned by serious, deep-rooted problems have involved first crushing the current threat and then bringing about changes to make terrorism?s reemergence less likely. While deterrence of terrorism may at first glance seem to be an unrealistic goal?concepts such as co-optation and inducement cannot be expected to be effective for dealing with terrorists who have the unshakable commitment of an Osama bin Laden?it may be possible to influence some members of terrorist groups. Such groups are not simply single entities; rather, they are systems, with diverse elements, many of which could be amenable to influence. Thus, to sustain its counterterrorism efforts for the long term, the United States must develop a multifaceted strategy that includes attempting to influence those elements of terrorist systems that may be deterrable, such as state supporters or wealthy financiers living the good life while supporting terrorists in the shadows. The U.S. strategy should comprise not only military attacks, but also political warfare; placing at risk the things that terrorists hold dear; a credible threat of force against any state or group that supports the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction for terrorist uses; and maintaining cooperation with other nations that are also engaged in the war on terror. At the same time, the strategy must preserve core American values, including discriminate use of force and maintaining due process in the provision of speedy justice. more...

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From the invasion of Britain by the Danes through the battles of Hastings, Agincourt and Waterloo to the 21st century, this dictionary includes entries on battles, campaigns and famous commanders, as well as ranks, regiments, uniforms and weapons. more...

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This revised and updated second edition of a major reference work in the area contains definitions and descriptions of all aspects of terrorism and political violence. more...

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