War by Other Means
• Are there nations that consider themselves to be at war with the United States ? If so , how are they conducting war and what are the probabilities of their success ?
• Insurgent warfare : case studies of winning by outgoverning
• Clash of cultures : Is winning the struggle for cultural hegemony a prerequisite for final victory ?
• Case studies : immigration as a strategic weapon of war
• What must the United States do to defend itself against economic , political , or informational warfare ?
• Economic war with the West : China ’ s presence in Latin America and Africa
• The relationship of Russia and Turkey as related to the Syrian conflict
• Syria and beyond : Dealing with a reestablished Russian presence in the Middle East
• Kleptocracies : Why they matter to the United States . The military ’ s role in dealing with them
Dealing with a Changing World
• Adjusting to changing societal norms : how they impact the Army
• Military role in dealing with revival of global slavery
• Security implications of the new Syrian , Iranian , and Russian triad in the Middle East
• Security implications of growing Chinese hegemony over the South China Sea
• Security implications of the new Islamic Europe
• Preparing for the collapse of Venezuela : coping with the adverse effects of a failed state in the Western hemisphere
• Filling the ranks : how to deal with the long-term challenge of finding people who want to serve in the military and who are qualified
• Clash of civilizations as the new paradigm for global conflict : Was Samuel Huntington right ?
• Analysis of the nation-state : Is it the cause of war ? Are open borders the solution to ending global conflict ?
Operational Level of War
• How are campaigns planned in the age of global insurgency , international terrorism , highly mobile populations , and social media ?
• Is the center of gravity concept still relevant in today ’ s operational environment ?
• Converging cavalry columns : Does this frontier American Indian war concept have any relevance today ?
Themes and Suggested Topics for Future Editions
War by Other Means
• Are there nations that consider themselves to be at war with the United States ? If so , how are they conducting war and what are the probabilities of their success ?
• Insurgent warfare : case studies of winning by outgoverning
• Clash of cultures : Is winning the struggle for cultural hegemony a prerequisite for final victory ?
• Case studies : immigration as a strategic weapon of war
• What must the United States do to defend itself against economic , political , or informational warfare ?
• Economic war with the West : China ’ s presence in Latin America and Africa
• The relationship of Russia and Turkey as related to the Syrian conflict
• Syria and beyond : Dealing with a reestablished Russian presence in the Middle East
• Kleptocracies : Why they matter to the United States . The military ’ s role in dealing with them
Dealing with a Changing World
• Adjusting to changing societal norms : how they impact the Army
• Military role in dealing with revival of global slavery
• Security implications of the new Syrian , Iranian , and Russian triad in the Middle East
• Security implications of growing Chinese hegemony over the South China Sea
• Security implications of the new Islamic Europe
• Preparing for the collapse of Venezuela : coping with the adverse effects of a failed state in the Western hemisphere
• Filling the ranks : how to deal with the long-term challenge of finding people who want to serve in the military and who are qualified
• Clash of civilizations as the new paradigm for global conflict : Was Samuel Huntington right ?
• Analysis of the nation-state : Is it the cause of war ? Are open borders the solution to ending global conflict ?
Operational Level of War
• How are campaigns planned in the age of global insurgency , international terrorism , highly mobile populations , and social media ?
• Is the center of gravity concept still relevant in today ’ s operational environment ?
• Converging cavalry columns : Does this frontier American Indian war concept have any relevance today ?
A French army soldier stands watch during a field training exercise 17 March 2016 in Arta , Djibouti . On-watch soldiers rotated several times throughout the night as French and U . S . soldiers defended their post . ( Photo by Staff Sgt . Kate Thornton , U . S . Air Force )