Army Strategist Association

This was great event. Special thanks to our corporate partners LBL Strategies for their support to Army Strategist Association. Ylli Bajraktari | James Stockmal | Randall Rollinson | Robin Champ, SMP | Doug Maris | Daveed Gartenstein-Ross | Alix B. | Eleanor Ross | Dan Bruder | Robert Green | Matthew McCoy | Joel L Garrison | Benjamin J. Fernandes, PhD

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#SWJTheDiscourse: The Tech Revolution and Irregular Warfare: Leveraging Commercial Innovation for Great Power Competition by Seth G. Jones, published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Seth G. Jones’ latest analysis at #CSIS recognizes a critical gap in U.S. irregular warfare strategy—the failure to harness commercial innovation effectively against great power adversaries. ?? ??? ??? ?? While #China, #Russia, and #Iran rapidly integrate #EmergingTechnologies into their hybrid warfare approaches, the U.S. remains hamstrung by bureaucratic inertia, risk aversion, and outdated acquisition processes. ??? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????:? ?? Adversary Advantages: China’s military-civil fusion strategy accelerates AI, cyber, and autonomous systems development, strengthening its irregular warfare toolkit. ???? U.S. Shortfalls: The Pentagon lags in adopting disruptive technologies for intelligence, influence operations, and covert action. ??Strategic Imperatives: The U.S. must foster a risk-tolerant culture, streamline procurement, and forge stronger ties with the private sector to maintain its competitive edge. Read the full analysis to uncover a key weakness in U.S. irregular warfare strategy—harnessing commercial technology to compete with great powers like China and Russia. ??????'?? ??????????????! ??? ??: https://lnkd.in/gNK6RC3K Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) | Irregular Warfare Initiative | David Maxwell | Jan K. Gleiman (Ken) | Amos Fox, Ph.D. | John Sullivan | Robert J Bunker | Jocelyn G. | Emily Weinzheimer | Cristian Brunenkant | Lars Slobodow | Matthew Levengood | Daniel Talone | Steve Ferenzi | Nathan Jones | #IrregularWarfare #informationoperations #GreatPowerCompetition #NationalSecurity #DefenseTech #MilitaryInnovation #CyberWarfare #AIinDefense #HybridWarfare #StrategicCompetition #Geopolitics #MilitaryStrategy #SecurityStudies #TechInnovation

Drones, not the big, heavy artillery that the war was once known for, inflict about 70 percent of all Russian and Ukrainian casualties, said Roman Kostenko, the chairman of the defense and intelligence committee in Ukraine’s Parliament. In some battles, they cause even more — up to 80 percent of deaths and injuries, commanders say. https://lnkd.in/eDS55bZp

The Army Strategist Association will host Mr. Ylli Bajraktar, the President and CEO of the Strategic Competitive Studies Project. Before launching SCSP, Ylli served as the Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence and served as Chief of Staff to the National Security Advisor, LTG (R) H.R. McMaster.? ? Ylli will join us to discuss the complexities of developing strategy within the inter-agency environment in the face of great power competition.?He will also discuss the advancements in AI in today’s global environment. ? Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served.?

Congrats to Army Strategist and ASA Member, Nathan A Jennings, PhD, for his excellent article in Small Wars Journal today. Nathan delves into strategic methodologies to counteract China's assertive maneuvers. He emphasizes the necessity for the U.S. and its allies to employ coercive deterrence, indirect strategies, and naval power to influence China's actions while minimizing the risk of escalation. He highlights China's rapid economic ascent and military modernization, noting the potential threats to Taiwan and neighboring nations. Jennings advocates for leveraging China's economic dependencies and global trade networks as a means to deter aggressive behavior, suggesting that turning China's economic strengths into strategic vulnerabilities could be an effective approach. Key Points: Coercive Deterrence:?Implementing strategies that impose significant costs on aggressive actions to dissuade hostile initiatives. Indirect Approaches:?Utilizing asymmetric tactics and alliances to counterbalance China's regional influence without direct confrontation. Naval Power:?Enhancing maritime capabilities and presence to ensure freedom of navigation and uphold international norms. https://lnkd.in/gsXDzNku #SouthChinaSea #DeterrenceStrategy #MaritimeSecurity #USAllies #ChinaPolicy Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) | Irregular Warfare Initiative | Army University Press | David Maxwell | Jan K. G. | Steve Ferenzi | Ryan Shaw | FA59 Army Strategist | Basic Strategic Art Program - U.S. Army War College |Robert Green | Matthew McCoy | Joel L Garrison | Benjamin J. Fernandes, PhD | Joe Funderburke, Ph.D. | Francis J.H. P. | M. Chris Herrera | J.P. Clark | Bradley Gericke, Ph.D., Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.) | Stephanie Ahern | Charlie Miller, Ph.D.

The Army Strategist Association will host Mr. Ylli Bajraktari, the President and CEO of Special Competitive Studies, on the evening of 19 March. Mr. Bajraktari has held various roles in National Security, working with leaders such as Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, Gen. Martin Dempsey, and Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work. He continues influencing national security through his work on AI and emerging technologies. The event will be held at the NGAUS building in Washington, D.C., from 6 to 8 p.m. Beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets can be purchased by following the link below. Join the discussion on how AI and emerging technologies improve national security work. Robert Green Jon "Ice" Eisberg Joel L Garrison Alexandra Kilgore Jan K. Gleiman (Ken) Matthew McCoy Rob Behrman Shon McCormick, PhD Bryan Groves Jack M. Joe Funderburke, Ph.D. Michael H. Analiza Harry, MPA https://lnkd.in/dqijdREg

Great discussion of a new RAND paper https://lnkd.in/eD7ya239