Let’s record the lessons from the past twenty years of irregular warfare –
Triage Afghanistan
And turn to more pressing things.
Mental maps may be incongruent with reality
Always be mindful of how we and others interpret geography –
Who scored more points in strategic competition this week, France or China?
Advantage: France and the Quad.
Is tearing down the international system an unlimited goal?

The answer matters.
America’s sea soldiers

The U.S. Army.
Whither the Quad?

Here to stay, but China gets a say in how it evolves.
https://nationalinterest.org/feature/can-quad-transform-alliance-contain-china-180786
How to outcompete China?

Make fewer mistakes.
Reminding China that Guam is U.S. territory

And fortifying deterrence in the process.
Brady or Belichick?

The real-world impact of a trivial sports debate — and what it implies for the U.S. military.