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June 1, 2023
Why the A-Staff?

Imperative for ChangeThe US may now face adversaries capable of wielding a disruptive and dangerous operational reach with mass, precision, and speed in all domains.[1] This increasingly complex environment requires the Air Force to shift away from centralized organizational constructs that were
May 25, 2023
Beneath The Surface: China’s Subtle, Tightening Grip On Filipino Affairs

The Indo-Pacific region is a hotly contested arena where China and the United States vie for influence. Nowhere is this struggle more evident than in China's backyard, the South China Sea (SCS). Like picnic goers tip-toeing past a bee-infested trashcan, many smaller and developing countries of the
May 23, 2023
Wild Blue Yonder on the Air - Ep. 26 - Hap Arnold Executive Leadership Series #3

Opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied within are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the Air University, the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or any other US government agency.Dr. Elizabeth Woodworth: 2022 is the
May 18, 2023
Stop Calling It Soft Power! The Declaration Of Dependence On Language And Culture For Integrated Deterrence

Stop calling it soft power!Joseph Nye popularized the term “soft power” in his book Bound to Lead. Nye’s characterization of soft power influence versus kinetic force betrays the Air Force’s dependency on culture and language for partner interoperability and adversary understanding. A car without
May 15, 2023
Attritable Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (ISR): Concepts and Employment

The concept of Attritable ISR is not exactly new, but rather a return to warfare between great powers. Having engaged primarily in conflicts with non-peer countries with long-range ISR aircraft (such as the U-2 or SR-71) and satellite imagery, the US is not used to the idea of losing its ISR
May 4, 2023
Climate Change in India: A Security Challenge with Political and Economic Opportunities

The impact of global warming in India presents some interesting security challenges in South Asia in the coming decades. While widely accepted forecasts of temperature rising between 2 and 4 degrees Celsius will affect the security of the entire planet, the results will be particularly acute in
April 27, 2023
A Better Approach to Competing with China among “Middle Powers” in Southeast Asia

In the maritime expanse of Southeast Asia (SEA), US challenges in power projection and deterrence are the result of complex geopolitical realities as much as “the tyranny of distance” or the growth of Chinese conventional missile forces.[1] Even as the United States loses its (relative) military
April 20, 2023
Before Mission Command

The Air Force is not prepared to implement Mission Command (MC.)[1] Although an increasing number of Air Force senior leaders embrace the idea of MC, at least rhetorically, if it is to become a reality, there is much to overcome.[2]Conferences, new doctrine, and General Officers espousing the
April 14, 2023
The Legacy of LDC: Leaders Thriving with Trust and Confidence v. “Just Surviving” or Getting Fired

IntroductionThis article situates trust and confidence as hallmarks of leaders who thrive in leading organizations. Within the military, trust exemplifies integrity over time and indicates how others feel that someone has the ability to achieve what is expected of them. Confidence indicates a belief
April 10, 2023
Wild Blue Yonder on the Air - Ep. 25 - Hap Arnold Executive Leadership Series #2

Opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied within are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the Air University, the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or any other US government agency.Dr. Elizabeth Woodworth: 2022 is the

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Why the A-Staff?

Beneath The Surface: China’s Subtle, Tightening Grip On Filipino Affairs

Wild Blue Yonder on the Air - Ep. 26 - Hap Arnold Executive Leadership Series #3

Stop Calling It Soft Power! The Declaration Of Dependence On Language And Culture For Integrated Deterrence

Attritable Intelligence, Surveillance, And Reconnaissance (ISR): Concepts and Employment

Climate Change in India: A Security Challenge with Political and Economic Opportunities

A Better Approach to Competing with China among “Middle Powers” in Southeast Asia

Before Mission Command

The Legacy of LDC: Leaders Thriving with Trust and Confidence v. “Just Surviving” or Getting Fired

Wild Blue Yonder on the Air - Ep. 25 - Hap Arnold Executive Leadership Series #2