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.
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M. L. Cavanaugh | 09.11.16
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.
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Why do bad things happen to good people? Everyone asks this question at some point. Parisian or Paris-Texan. Mennonite, Muslim, or Morman. The 1% and the 99%. This question comes for us all, regardless of place, piety, or...
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