Diplomacy books

Littoral waterways around the world include the principal shipping lanes and the navigational chokepoints of world...  Read More >>

This is a historical report authored by Mr. Stephen R. Mallory concerning the relations between the United States...  Read More >>

The greatest threat to stability in Africa is the increase in transnational terrorist groups and criminals that...  Read More >>

Today, Americans stationed overseas support a defense structure in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),...  Read More >>

The purpose of this monograph is to examine the use of indigenous surrogates by both the Republic of South Africa...  Read More >>

The Naval War College Review was established in 1948 and is a forum for discussion of public policy matters of interest...  Read More >>

The intent of this paper is to explain the significant contribution of aviation foreign internal defense in combating...  Read More >>

While the involvement of the United States in counterinsurgency has a long history, it had faded in importance in...  Read More >>

This monograph analyzes Brazilian grand strategy under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. During Lula's nearly...  Read More >>

Counter Insurgency in Weak or Failing States Moreover, as free societies gain ground around the world, the U.S....  Read More >>

When are a nation's security forces deemed self-reliant? Security force assistance (SFA) is one process of building...  Read More >>

Reviewing the past, present, and future contribution of maritime forces to the conduct of expeditionary operations,...  Read More >>

In the years following the invasion of Iraq, the United States military did not fully realize or understand the...  Read More >>

The United States Air Force Chief of Staff advocated the tenets of the Outside the Continental United States Humanitarian...  Read More >>

Despite its preeminent position in just war tradition, the concept of proportionality is not well understood by...  Read More >>

This paper provides a case study to help explain the SSR concepts that were recently formalized in U.S. Army Field...  Read More >>

The prosecution of war has always been tempered by constraints, both real and artificial. These constraints are...  Read More >>

This monograph establishes a theoretical foundation for stability operations doctrine. It defines a tactical approach...  Read More >>

Currently the United States is involved in providing logistics support to multinational stability operations around...  Read More >>

This monograph considers whether operational art and the operational level of conflict are viable constructs for...  Read More >>

Appraises the factors affecting the power potential of Turkey and Iran in international affairs, with particular...  Read More >>

This monograph provides a framework for considering the moral conduct of American warfare with particular emphasis...  Read More >>

During the Vietnam War, many American air commanders were convinced that rigid Rules of Engagement (ROEs) prevented...  Read More >>

This paper will assess key challenges associated with implementing the goals of President Obama's 2010 NSS with...  Read More >>

Using the historical case study method of examination, this monograph reviews the interrelationship of national...  Read More >>