Strategic Issues

Transatlantic Defense Cooperation: The New Environment Prof Bernard F Griffard Study by the US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership "Congress established the Army industrial base on April 2, 1794 when it appropriated funds for the building of arsenals. Over the succeeding 209 years the relationship between industry and the Army has undergone many evolutions. Today, after a decade of change and consolidation, the defense industry and the Army, for better or worse, are partners in Transformation."

Planning Considerations for International Involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Amjad Atallah, Jarat Chorpa, Gidi Grinstein, James S Mccallum Study by the US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership "On 5-7 January 2003, a group of Palestinians, Israelis and international officials convened for the first time to address the operational aspects of third party intervention in the current conflict. The meeting was hosted in Ermelo, the Netherlands by the Foundation de Burght, organized with Mercy Corps and co sponsored by the Foundation for Middle East Peace and the Foundation de Oude Beuk."

Strategic Leaders Adapting to the Future Environment - Department of State COL William L Wimbish III Issue Paper by the US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership "Competent, innovative and effective leadership is absolutely essential to the success of any organization; especially during times of great uncertainty and transformation. In order to effectively implement, manage and lead change, strategic leaders must possess and use certain core competencies and skill sets."

The Day After: The Army in a Post-Conflict Iraq LTC Robert L Hesse, Dennis M Murphy, LTC Curtis W Turner Issue Paper by the US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership "This issue paper summarizes the results of several post-conflict requirements symposia sponsored by the U.S. Army War College’s Center for Strategic Leadership over a period of three years and considers these results in light of the Army’s Title 10 responsibilities in post-conflict Iraq. "

Shortening The Defense Acquisition Cycle: A Transformation Imperative Prof Bernard F Griffard Issue Paper by the US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership "Today’s compelling need for all Services to respond rapidly and decisively across the full spectrum of military operations requires revolutionary, not evolutionary acquisition strategies. Initiatives must be taken to bring defense cycle times closer to those of the commercial sector."

The U.S. Army's Initial Impressions of Operations Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle Dr Conrad C Crane, Mr Eugene L Thompson Issue Paper by the US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership "The Army has achieved significant successes, to date, in the global war on terrorism, demonstrating proficiency in all six of its core competencies. The experience in Afghanistan and elsewhere also reveal important challenges for the “Army of Excellence” and warfighting systems designed for mass industrial age warfare."

Environmental Planning, Prevention And Disaster Response In The Arabian Gulf Dr Kent H Butts, Prof Bernard F Griffard Issue Paper by the US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership "Environmental problems exacerbated by natural or man-made events can contribute to regional in stability and conflict. Such environmental security related disasters hinder economic progress, displace populations, and facilitate the growth of undesirable elements and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Failure to respond to these events in a coordinated, timely and effective manner impacts a governments legitimacy and its ability to govern and function. For these reasons environmental security initiatives are key security cooperation vehicles for the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM)."

United States Army Pacific and United States Army War College Lead Trilateral Strategic Planning Initiative Dr Kent H Butts, Prof Bert B Tussing Issue Paper by the US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership "The United States and the Republic of the Philippines combined Counterterrorism effort took on a fiscal dimension with the Senior Leader Workshop on Approaches to Planning, Programming and Budgeting held on 6-8 August 2002 in Manila."

The Collins Center Update Vol 4, Issue 4: July-September, 2002 Collins Center Update by the US Army War College, Center for Strategic Leadership