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I’ve looked at the causes and consequences of multinational exercise in depth and find that Brian’s argument is both unique and very important. He persuasively argues that states’ openness to international trade is a powerful predictor of participation in US-led exercises, even accounting for alliance status and regime type. Understanding the economic interests of states on the fence about cooperating with the US military is just as important as assuring their security interests. Planners should get creative in leveraging the overlap between the two in the competition for influence (and more practically access and basing rights) against competitors.

If we are to be the defense “partner of choice,” then we should pay attention to a potential partner’s economic interests. So says this article I was pleased to publish with Parameters. https://lnkd.in/eu_TUDzi

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When it comes time to head to the Pentagon, you have a number of transportation options. Plus you have to coordinate your visitor's pass. Watch this video to learn the ins and outs of that first visit. #pentagon #travelplans #firstdayatwork Please Repost

Please take a moment to read about the Local 988 Response Act (H.R. 4974 / S. 3444), which would make accessing local services after calling the 988 crisis life more attainable. Many service members do not have an area code where their current duty station is and this bill could help 988 crisis team members access localized services more quickly, by assigning calls based on location instead of the current protocol of using area codes. #Nami #military #veteran #CrisisIntervention

The Phoenix Project: Reviving the damaged part of the Pentagon after 9/11. A testament to resilience and renewal.

In anticipation of the 2024 general election, one political party has proposed plans for a #NationalService. In examining this initiative, I am considering the potential processes and metrics that define an #OperatingModel of such scale. Naturally, the associated risks emerge, balancing the possible benefits despite being underpinned by outstanding design principles. The logistical implications evoke more challenges inherent to multi-year programmes. On the other hand, the international stage highlights the importance of robust and autonomous military capabilities for international conflicts and national deployments. This example merely illustrates the complexity that large-scale operating models must address. #OperatingModels, #ProcessDesign, #performanceMetrics, #OperatingPrinciples, #StrategicObjectives, #OrganisationalCapabilities

What is the best estimate of deaths on either side – tallying civilian and military casualties separately? Why do I see so many young, conscription-age men not in uniform in video scenes of Ukrainian cities? What factors will swing the war decisively in Ukraine's favor? These questions and more, answered.