Paper Launch: The Libyan Arab Armed Forces – A network analysis of Haftar’s military alliance
The Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF) under Khalifa Haftar has evolved beyond its original stronghold in eastern Libya to expand its territorial control and absorb new forces into its structure.…
Risk Factors for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the U.S. Military
This report describes analyses designed to identify service member and environmental characteristics that are associated with service members’ risk of sexual assault or sexual harassment. The researchers find that experiencing…
Director’s briefing: NATO 2030
Against a backdrop of fluctuation in international order, the United Kingdom continues to renew its commitment to NATO, using its joint delegation to ensure the UK remains influential in NATO…
Dare to Face the “Strong Enemy 强敌”
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chairman Xi Jinping’s efforts to improve the Chinese military’s performance in a future war, if the CCP’s political objectives cannot be achieved through other means, has…
Borrowing a Boat Out to Sea
The Chinese military, known as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), is positioning itself as one of the leading actors for hostile Chinese influence operations on social media. It is already…
Healthy Relationship Approaches to Sexual Assault Prevention
The U.S. Department of Defense and the military services continues to prioritize the prevention of sexual assault. Innovative approaches to violence prevention can be part of the toolbox for commanders,…
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
The Department of Defense (DoD) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is designed to provide resources and support to military families who have a dependent member — whether a child or…