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Advancing the level of non-SOF support through every means at the Defense Department’s disposal is critical to providing the technologically superior systems commandos require at time of need.
The U.S. government has not adequately leveraged the commercial sector to conduct irregular warfare against China, Russia, Iran, and other competitors because of significant risk aversion, slow and burdensome contracting and acquisitions processes, and a failure to adequately understand technological advances.
Aristotle argued that there is a sense in which poetry has greater truth value than history. He meant that while history refers to specifics, poetry refers to the nature of the topic (or, as Plato said, its Form). Where history refers to the details of a war, poetry refers to the nature of War. While history may reference the details and consequences of a particular love affair, poetry refers to the nature of Love itself. While history may trace the impacts of a major decision, poetry addresses the universal human experience of approaching a fork in the road.
The emergence of unmanned, autonomous technologies has fundamentally transformed modern warfare, pushing the boundaries of conventional and irregular military tactics. The integration of these technologies with artificial intelligence (AI) has amplified their impact, enhancing precision, adaptability, and strategic insight. This fusion not only redefines conflict but reshapes military doctrines, demanding new approaches to rules of engagement, surveillance, and precision-targeted strikes.
In the intricate landscape of Afghanistan's conflict, Special Operations Forces (SOF) played a pivotal role in shaping the effectiveness and dynamics of local defense forces. Their involvement highlights both the potential and the limitations of SOF in unconventional warfare.
Given the rapidly deteriorating conditions at the U.S. border with Mexico and only tenuous U.S.–Mexico cooperation, it is appropriate for the U.S. to engage in serious planning and preparation for an enhanced and scalable military role in confronting the growing threats at the border.
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