Not a fan of Clash, but this seems like a wild stretch at best. One, it supposes a rationalist, theory based approach. Two, it assumes huntingtons theory is valid in that states inevitably conflict with opposing civ’s (they don’t: ref UKR/RUS). Better ways to critique Sam H than this
I think that’s where I struggled. The advancement, protection, management of a social body is a political act. I struggled to understand where Keegan’s definition diverged from this.
Finished Keegan’s “A History of Warfare,” & was disappointed by what seemed a misunderstanding of CvC Specifically he drew an artificial line that ‘since warfare existed before modern politics then war is more than politics.’ Am I off the mark? @deadcarl.bsky.social @teaandtactics.bsky.social
I’m conflicted by this. While I whole-heartedly agree with your assessment, the narrative seems to isolate general officers as the movers of CMR, they are not the only players. FGOs, specifically staff FGOs, are often the front line of execution of policies under scrutiny of CMR. What is their role?
Really good book. Was a little frustrated with his interviews as major sources, but I also understood why he couldn’t name names/positions.
For junior airmen, being great at your core job is no longer enough. The next decade will demand more.
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The Living Daylights: AI, Misinformation, and Plato’s allegory in modern western media
This Kind of War…..
Way too long to finally get to it
Had the amazing opportunity to watch the Remembrance Day memorial at Fort Locin, BE. Wonderful ending to a whirlwind trip through Dunkirque, Iepres, Ghent, & Ardennes. Whether it’s Veterans Day or Remembrance Day to you, I’m thankful for the opportunity to take a moment to honor their sacrifices
There’s revisionism then there’s “Carthage was the real winners of the Punic Wars” revisionism
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Valid point and from a long term cost comparison indisputably true. However, I would add that validation of NATO Air Policing capabilities, however minimal, has significant gains with regard to short term start messaging, allied cohesion, and lessons learned (if there’s a round 2).
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MacClellan - it didn’t work and it’s everyone else’s fault
Grant - good, now we have one less option to confuse us
Perturbed
I think that drives to a more comparative study of CMR. Because each country’s “civ mil contract” is contingent upon a number of variables - understanding that tension between theory and practice requires an understanding of the context each democratic society and its gov/civilian/military values
Additionally, the military is not, by design, a neutral government organization. It is an active political body derived from & subservient to the body politic. That subservience is manifest in the elected body. This is far from a clean process, but the military can hardly be neutral in this system.
While I understand the oversimplification of “civil society v military v government” for argument’s sake, I’m growing increasingly tired of the idea that each is a unitary actor on the CMR stage. All three are messy, multi-faceted, and partial to competing norms & values
Ha…post(ing) modernism
Excited for this. Plan on ordering as soon as it’s released.
@michaelkofman.bsky.social does a wonderful job as usual, but (and I’m hoping to hear this in part two) is a better analysis of the “integrated” part of IADS in as much as Ukraine and Iran were/not able to effect a sufficient defense. The (lack of) disaggregation of C2 plays a key role in both
This will shamelessly move to the top of the “to read” pile. I’d love to dive into late 19th century CMR better as well as service specific tensions post Korea.
When are pre-orders available? @kschake.bsky.social
It is probably in synthesis where most of the pain will be noticeable. LLM can assist (not do) analysis, but cannot (as of now) synthesize divergent concepts into new ideas or paradigms.
Glad to see the Pidgeon still roosting in BlueSky
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A great primer for civmil from a mil focus. More importantly, happy to see SAMS, the podcast team, and in particular Dr Gorman (USAF retired) for a great episode
I’m curious about two issues.
1. The frozen middle - those FGOs with concern or even ethical objections but are constrained by golden handcuffs (20 yr retirement) or desire to do better, resist à la Feaver’s problemitique
2. Historical inclination of services to resist/acquiesce for reasons
God does not play dice.
Mars does.
Jeebus this hits too hard
My big takeaway is:
The military is part of your identity, not your personality. I’d imagine that carries over to partner/spouse relationships.
I’ve heard some crazy tales on what constitutes a “balanced” lifestyle as a GO
