Author profile: Dan G. Cox

Dan G. Cox is a professor of political science at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies.  He is interested in systems thinking, operational art, strategy, and anticipating the future of conflict.  He is currently working on a book anticipating future pandemic shocks and their implications tentatively entitled Breaking Point.

 

Western Military Intervention in Somalia: The Correct Approach

Dan G. Cox • May 25 2012 • Articles

As dark as the past two decades for Somalia have been, the stability and development coupled with the demise of Al Shabab and a concerted attack on Somali piracy point to a brighter future.

Rethinking Air/Sea Battle Before It Is Too Late

Dan G. Cox • Apr 6 2012 • Articles

Instead of dying, the Air/Sea Battle concept has done nothing but pick up steam. The biggest problem with it is that it forces China to feel like enemy number one. Hopefully, they won’t start acting like enemy number one.

Understanding the Human Terrain in Warfare: A Clash of Moralities

Dan G. Cox • Jan 18 2012 • Articles

Proof of concept programs are, by their very nature, cutting edge experiments funded to enhance the efficiency and morality of the warfare the U.S. Army is charged with conducting. It is unreasonable to assume that these programs will come out of the box perfect.

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