Military Victory is Dead
In light of the peace deal in Colombia, MWI’s ML Cavanaugh argues that victory is not achievable in today’s modern wars, given the low costs of lone wolves and armed groups to engage in warfare.
Read MoreM. L. Cavanaugh | 09.11.16 | Commentary & Analysis
In light of the peace deal in Colombia, MWI’s ML Cavanaugh argues that victory is not achievable in today’s modern wars, given the low costs of lone wolves and armed groups to engage in warfare.
Read MoreM. L. Cavanaugh | 09.05.16 | Commentary & Analysis
MWI Non-Resident Fellow ML Cavanaugh discusses moral decision-making by military professionals in war.
Read MoreM. L. Cavanaugh | 08.28.16 | Commentary & Analysis
MWI Non-Resident Fellow ML Cavanaugh, inspired by B.H. Liddell Hart, offers 51 provocative, important strategic debates worth having.
Read MoreM. L. Cavanaugh | 08.14.16 | Commentary & Analysis
MWI Non-Resident Fellow ML Cavanaugh argues that Strategic Landpower as a policy initiative is dead, but as a vital concept for military forces must live on.
Read MoreM. L. Cavanaugh | 07.27.16 | Commentary & Analysis
In this War on the Rocks article, MWI Non-Resident Fellow Matt Cavanaugh discusses the value to...
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Modern War Journal: Autonomy on the Modern Battlefield
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