In this article, we discuss a new Pentagon policy prioritizing "irregular warfare" - battling insurgents and terrorists - alongside traditional combat. The shift is driven by recent conflicts and aims to prepare for future ones. The policy emphasizes training local forces, international cooperation, and special operations. Resources will be directed towards these areas.

The National Intelligence Council's "Global Trends 2025" report predicts a future with resource scarcity, nuclear proliferation, and regional instability. It emphasizes potential dangers but acknowledges they're not inevitable. The report aims to stimulate strategic thinking for a more positive future.

This article discusses the challenges of international intervention in the aftermath of a deadly cyclone in Myanmar. The author acknowledges the limitations of intervention due to a reluctant international community and the resurgence of national sovereignty. However, the article argues that intervention should remain a tool, used with leverage, to achieve a more humane world order.

This article discusses a self-critical report by the US Army on the first 18 months of the Iraq War. The report admits the lack of planning for the invasion's aftermath and highlights the need for a "SysAdmin Force" focused on post-war stabilization. The author concludes by praising the Army's ability to learn and adapt but emphasizes the importance of foresight in preventing future casualties.