Counterinsurgency

The time has come for the development of standing constabulary forces that can draw talented and intelligent individuals for overseas policing.

Here's a look at a recent conversation I had with the Colonel about the state of the war and what the U.S. military has learned about combating an insurgency.

One chronic problem is the inability of civilian government experts to get involved in counterinsurgency efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Every army of liberation has a half-life after which it turns into an army of occupation...You can extend that half-life by being considerate of the population ... But over time, again, you are not one of them.

Women are agents of change at every level, from the tactical to the strategic. We need to learn to be more intentional about harnessing this positive influence as we move forward.

Pakistan pursued a half-hearted strategy that allowed the Taliban to make inroads into Pakistani territory and challenge the writ of the state and the Pakistan army itself.

Last week, the news from Iraq was grim. Five U.S. soldiers were killed near Mosul, two female suicide bombers killed scores of civilians in Baghdad, a...

How does one avoid mistaking a shaky moment of calm for an unqualified victory, or a temporary setback for a defeat?

We are failing to keep our most precious allies safe from harm. The endless bureaucratic hurdles imposed upon them by the United States are literally a matter of life and death.