Monographs

Security Implications of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East Dr Sami G Hajjar Monograph by the US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute "This monograph, by Dr. Sami Hajjar, addresses the important question of the security implications for the nations of the region of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. The Strategic Studies Institute is pleased to offer the monograph as a contribution to the national security debate on this important issue. The author offers a unique perspective based on extensive interviews that he conducted in the region, and makes specific policy recommendations for U.S. military and civilian decisionmakers."

China's Military Potential Dr Larry M Wortzel Monograph by the US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute "This monograph provides an appraisal of the ability of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to build a credible military force in the 21st century. The author, Colonel Larry M. Wortzel, examines a complicated set of factors, which when taken together, equates to potential military power in China’s case."

Opening Pandora's Box: Ethnicity and Central Asian Militaries LTC Dianne L Smith Monograph by the US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute "Studies on ethnicity and the armed forces flourished during the Soviet era, but relatively little attention has been paid to the issue within the successor states. The republics of Central Asia are ostensibly ethnic—they are named after the “titular” ethnic group that supposedly predominates in each. But, in truth, they are artificial creations, the product of Soviet gerrymandering and various waves of ethnic emigration."

NATO After Enlargement: New Challenges, New Missions, New Forces Dr Stephen J Blank Monograph by the US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute "In 1999 NATO will formally admit three new members and adopt a new strategic concept. In so doing, it will take giant strides towards effecting a revolutionary transformation of European security. On the one hand, it could be said that NATO enlargement closes the immediate post-Cold War period that began with the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989. But on the other hand, enlargement raises a host of serious new issues for the Alliance and for U.S. policymakers that they must begin to address now. Bearing this fact in mind, the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) organized a conference with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in January 1998 to explore the new challenges confronting the NATO Alliance. These essays are the product of that conference."

Defining U.S. Atlantic Command's Role in the Power Projection Strategy Prof Douglas C Lovelace Jr, Dr Thomas-Durell Young Monograph by the US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute "During the Cold War, the United States stationed large numbers of forces overseas to be reinforced by forces from the continental United States (CONUS) should the need arise. The Cold War’s relatively predictable, bipolar international security system provided sufficient focus for Department of Defense (DoD) strategic planning to permit extensive, permanent commitment of considerable U.S. forces to particular regions."

Halt Phase Strategy: New Wine in Old Skins . . . with Powerpoint Dr Earl H Tilford Jr Monograph by the US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute "In this monograph, Dr. Earl H. Tilford, Jr., analyzes the Halt Phase Strategy/Doctrine currently advocated by the Air Force. As a part of his analysis, the author traces the immediate origins of the “Halt” strategy to the aftermath of the 1997 Report of the Quadrennial Defense Review. Dr. Tilford contends, however, that Halt’s real origins are more closely identified with intrinsic Air Force strategic bombing doctrine, and are to be found in strategies associated with atomic and nuclear deterrence and warfighting. Thus, he concludes that Halt is really “new wine in old skins” being presented today more aggressively because of rapid technological advances."

The Political-Military Rivalry for Operational Control in U.S. Military Actions: A Soldier's Perspective COL Lloyd J Matthews Monograph by the US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute "The following monograph by retired Colonel Lloyd J. Matthews, U.S. Army, presents a soldier’s perspective of the operational implications of instant access to the battlefield by civilian leaders in Washington. It also suggests steps that might be taken to assure constructive collaboration between military and civil authorities, leaving each group to make its own essential contribution to success in the nation’s military undertakings around the world."

Nonlethality and American Land Power: Strategic Context and Operational Concepts Prof Douglas C Lovelace Jr, Dr Steven Metz Monograph by the US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute "Within the U.S. Army, this is a time of both excitement and challenge. As immense change takes place in the global security environment, American land power must be adapted to assure it can continue to protect and promote national interests into the 21st century. This requires the development and integration of a range of new technologies, concepts, and organizations. Among these, nonlethality—using armed force in a way that minimizes casualties—shows promise for specialized applications."

On Diversity LTC Andre H Sayles Monograph by the US Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute "Colonel Sayles’ thesis, “the same, but different,” gives us honest and heartfelt insights into the feelings of soldiers from a minority perspective. Part of the challenge of leading a culturally, racially and ethnically diverse Army is to forge a cohesive, fully integrated military organization while keeping sight of the basic human desire to spend some time with folks who “are the same.” Colonel Sayles’ essay is imbued in the basic values of our country and our Army, which is why it delivers such a powerful message. By developing the Army’s Consideration of Others Program, he has also touched on not only physical, but social and gender related differences in people."