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What lessons has #SOF learned in #Ukraine that might be useful in #Taiwan?" Based on a recent #JSOU publication by JSOU Press, this is a short summary of “SOF Quills for the Porcupine: Applying Lessons from Ukraine to Taiwan." Watch the latest JSOU Snapshot here: https://lnkd.in/eajVuRhe In a rapidly changing global landscape, the United States faces new challenges from rising powers. #China, in particular, has emerged as a primary long-term threat to U.S. national security. To counter this, the U.S. must draw lessons from recent conflicts, such as #Russia's invasions of Ukraine, and apply them to potential flashpoints like Taiwan. #JSOUSnapshot is a series of short learning videos made just for you, busy special operations professionals, to educate and inform on topics of interest, confusion, controversy, and question. The objective of these short videos is to teach or clarify concepts that are important for you to know, in 5 minutes or less. Keep an eye out for more JSOU Snapshots in the near future!

Last week, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) hosted the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) during a visit to Joint Special Operations University (JSOU). Sixty-eight (68) WHINSEC students comprised of Majors and Colonels from the U.S., Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, and Uruguay were in attendance. During the USSOCOM and JSOU hosted portion of the visit, attendees were briefed by former Commander of Special Operations Command South, Brig. Gen. (Retired) Hector Pagan, USSOCOM J37/J3-I Directorates, and JSOU subject matter experts.

Dr. Paul "PB" Brister, the new President of Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), brings decades of experience in both Special Operations and strategic civilian roles to his leadership. With a deep commitment to the university's mission, Dr. Brister is focused on building upon JSOU’s legacy of excellence. He highlights JSOU’s commitment to leadership development, enlisted education, and SOF-peculiar courses that shape the next generation of warfighters. Looking ahead, JSOU aims to adapt to new challenges, including integrating big data, AI, and autonomous systems into its curriculum. Dr. Brister invites collaboration to continue advancing the mission of #JSOU and #SOCOM.

The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) Press is excited to announce its Call for Special Operations Papers for Academic Year 2025! This is an opportunity for SOF practitioners, educators, and scholars to contribute to critical discussions that shape the future of special operations. Learn more and submit your work to help drive USSOCOM’s PEOPLE, WIN, and TRANSFORM initiatives. #SOF #USSOCOM #JSOU #AcademicResearch #callforpapers https://lnkd.in/eGBbb7HD

U.S. Special Operations Command South personnel joined Peru's Army War College – Postgraduate School and Joint Special Operations University in #StrengtheningPartnerships at the Irregular Warfare international seminar held in Lima, Peru with 90 participants from eight #partner nations, Sept. 10-12. The event with United States Southern Command aimed to advance understanding of IW concepts and build partnerships with regional #SOF leaders. With JSOU partnering with Escuela Superior de Guerra del Ejército for presentations, 90 participants from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, the U.S., and Peru attended the event. Peru’s Chief of Defense, Gen David Ojeda Parra, gave the opening remarks, followed by a detailed brief of operations in the Valley of the Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro Rivers from VRAEM Joint Force Commander Gen Hugo Molina Carazas. Commander of the Joint Intelligence and Special Operations Command Gen. Julio Castaneda Zegarra also gave a brief on Peruvian SOF, intel fusion, and how they conduct operations in the VRAEM. Escuela Superior de Guerra del Ejército notice in comments.

What's really driving Russia and China's growing presence in West Africa? What hidden agendas lurk behind their advances? In our latest #JSOUsnapshot we continue to explore the growing presence of Russia and China in West Africa. As Great Power Competition intensifies globally, so does the contest over West Africa’s natural resources and strategic trade routes, which are re-shaping global power dynamics. #China and #Russia each pursue different strategies toward Africa, but they share the goals of subverting U.S. and European influence, while seeking economic gains. Watch as we continue to explore each country’s interests and strategies in West Africa and consider their implications. #WestAfrica #USSOCOM #GreatPowerCompetition USSOCOM

Last month, Staff Sgt. Rosmelynn Angelakopoulos was promoted to Sgt. 1st Class at a ceremony held at Joint Special Operations University. Sgt. 1st Class Angelakopoulos is the Senior Administration Non-Commissioned Officer for the Reserve Team at Joint Special Operations University taking care of over 25 Soldiers as the Non-Commissioned Officer in charge for the reserve team.  With over 10 years of service with the Tampa Police Department and over 17 years of service in the Army Reserves, Sgt. 1st Class Angelakopoulos’s unwavering dedication to both the City of Tampa and the U.S. Army continues to build and strengthen both the local police and the United States Military community. #cityoftampa #tampaPD #USArmy Tampa Police Department

In our latest #JSOUSnapshot we continue to explore the growing presence of Russia and China. We ask, "What's really driving Russia and China's growing presence in West Africa?" What hidden agendas lurk behind their advances? Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eqWFWGtT As Great Power Competition intensifies globally, so does the contest over West Africa’s natural resources and strategic trade routes, which are re-shaping global power dynamics. #China and #Russia each pursue different strategies toward Africa, but they share the goals of subverting U.S. and European influence, while seeking economic gains. Let’s explore each country’s interests and strategies in West Africa and consider their implications. JSOU Snapshot is a series of short learning videos made just for you, busy special operations professionals, to educate and inform on topics of interest, confusion, controversy, and question. The objective of these short videos is to teach or clarify concepts that are important for you to know, in 5 minutes or less. Keep an eye out for more #JSOU Snapshots in the near future! #greatpowercompetition #WestAfrica #specialoperations

"What’s Russia’s strategy behind its malign influence operations, and what impact does it have? This question is answered in less than 5 minutes in our #JSOUsnapshot Learn more about Russian malign influence here: https://lnkd.in/ewDRQDrs Russia leverages these tactics to gain #warfighting advantages, bypassing traditional deterrence methods. These strategies target not only foreign adversaries but also their own citizens." For more in depth detail of #Russian influence and intelligence check out our ThinkJSOU interview here with Kevin Riehle and Mike Parrott: https://lnkd.in/evUmwi7A

#ICYMI Last month, JSOU's Enlisted Academy graduated 48 students in Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (JSOFSEA) Class 55 in the Eagle Claw Auditorium. The JSOFSEA Class 55 featured speaker Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Miller of the 92nd #CivilAffairs Battalion and former JSOFSEA Seminar Leader who recognized the Distinguished Honor Graduate Master Warrant Officer Sean Kovacic from Canada.  Fourteen years ago, in April 2010, JSOFSEA proudly graduated its first class. Since then, the program has expanded, relocated multiple times, and continuously refined its curriculum and instruction methods. JSOFSEA is a rigorous blended learning experience, combining 24 weeks of distance education with 8 weeks of intensive in-residence training. Throughout this demanding program, which encompasses over 700 hours of academic instruction, students are held to the highest academic standards and demonstrate exceptional perseverance to reach this distinguished milestone. With the continuous rise in global demand for Special Operations and recent shifts in national strategic policies, it is important to emphasize that this marks only the fourteenth class to complete a revamped curriculum. The program now equips graduates to think dynamically and adapt to the evolving landscape of strategic competition. It positions them to rise as the next generation of leaders in special operations and to meet the demands of the profession of arms. #JSOFSEA #SpecialOperations #EnlistedAcademy USSOCOM