The School of Strategic Landpower’s educational programs (resident and distance) develop strategic leaders by providing a strong foundation of wisdom, grounded in mastery of the profession of arms, and by serving as a crucible for educating future leaders in the analysis, evaluation, and refinement of professional expertise in war, strategy, operations, national security, resource management, and responsible command.
Food insecurity contributes to global insecurity, terrorism, and failed states making it a National and Global Security concern. Historical efforts focused on increasing production; however one third of food produced is not consumed due to post-harvest loss and waste. Increasing…
Trust is the bedrock of the Army Profession. Army leaders highlight the importance of strengthening two types of trust relationships: external trust with the American people and internal trust among the professionals in the institution. The majority of the American…
In 1994, a three-month long genocide engulfed Rwanda resulting in 800,000 deaths and enduring instability across the Great Lakes region of Africa. The United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda was unable to deter or effectively respond to the violence because…
While ballistic missile and nuclear weapons tests are nothing new for North Korea, the frequency of such tests and the aggressiveness of Kim Jong Un’s threats have reached an all-time high. North Korea’s belligerent and provocative behavior towards the United…
Is the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) well postured to protect the National Capital Region (NCR) from a criminal or hostile Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) attack? Currently, the answer is no. Malicious use of UAS technology represents the emergence of a…
As the Army postures to grow and modernize, it is critical to rebalance the Active and Reserve components Sustainment Force Structure that is required to meet the demands of the combatant commanders. This study will focus on the reasons behind…
National Security Strategy 2017 (NSS 2017) establishes the way forward to serve national interests and meet strategic objectives in today’s environment. It characterizes the global environment as one of competition with the great powers of the People’s Republic of China,…
The reserve component has deployed Soldiers and Airman on continual basis since the 9/11 attacks on the homeland. Since 9/11, the Army National Guard (ARNG) has been an integral part of the Army’s operational force by augmenting its combat capacity…
As policy and decision makers evaluate the global strategic environment they must understand the underlying cultural and historical context in which competitors and allies view the actions taken and statements made by the United States. Kautilya’s “The Arthashastra” provides key…