Publications

As Erik Olson sees it, the dominant feature of Iran’s military doctrine is its emphasis on ballistic missiles. This proclivity results from a “path dependency” created by historical contingencies and critical events, including the Iranian revolution, the Iran–Iraq War, and Chinese support. Too bad it’s also a suboptimal way to ensure Tehran’s security.chevron_right

This issue of the Air and Space Power Journal includes articles on 1) the implementation of the part US Pacific Air Forces’ (PACAF) will play in the US strategic shift towards the Asia-Pacific region;...chevron_right

This issue of the Quarterly looks at the state of civil-military relations, with a particular emphasis on the principle of civilian control. The featured articles specifically look at 1) the conditions under which a senior military officer should be able to resign when given a compromising order; 2) the high levels of friction that developed within the civil-military relationship...chevron_right

This issue of the Quarterly examines how American foreign policy continues to promote US military primacy and a global liberal order. The featured articles additionally discuss 1) the past, present and future impact of aerospace programs on American society; 2) the adaptation of traditional deterrence strategies to...chevron_right

This issue of the Quarterly covers a variety of defense-related topics that center on nuclear proliferation, the defense industry and cyberspace. The featured articles specifically address 1) the role of Minuteman missiles in a modernized US nuclear arsenal; 2) the continued importance of nuclear deterrence; 3) the US’ use of...chevron_right

This issue of the Quarterly focuses on nuclear disarmament and developments in cyberspace, primarily from a strategic and national security point of view. The featured articles zero in on 1) the impact of China’s military modernization programs on strategic nuclear arms control; 2) the ethical components of nuclear...chevron_right

This issue of the Air and Space Power Journal includes articles on 1) the necessity of space situational awareness; 2) different models of how the US could organize a military space force; 3) the auth...chevron_right

This issue of the Air and Space Power Journal includes articles on 1) potential arming and refueling points for US aircraft in the Asia-Pacific; 2) the lack of public awareness regarding the US policy...chevron_right

This issue of the Air and Space Power Journal contains articles which examine a number of topics related to the US Air Force's command and control (C2), or the processes military commanders use to pla...chevron_right

This issue of the Air and Space Power Journal features articles on 1) air adviser training in the US; 2) joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance networks in contested airspace; 3) the use ...chevron_right

This issue of the Air and Space Power Journal includes articles on: 1) the United States Air Force's core missions; 2) the deployment of nonstandard forces of airmen in joint forces; 3) the concept of...chevron_right

This journal contains articles on US engagement with China’s Air Force; NATO air command in Afghanistan; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; military engagement and communication; space sup...chevron_right

Among other topics, this issue includes articles on 1) the need for greater investment in education and research in the US; 2) the seriousness of the Chinese anti-satellite threat to the US; 3) Sino-R...chevron_right

This issue includes articles on the implications of the reductions that have been made to the US defense budget since the country's financial crisis of 2008. Among other issues, the articles focus on ...chevron_right

This volume of the Strategic Studies Quarterly contains articles on topics including cyber warfare and cyberspace, China's rise and US policy toward Beijing, and Mexico's drug wars. It also includes a...chevron_right