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"Training for the High-End Fight" highlights the essential strategic shift for the US and allied militaries from land wars in the Middle East to the return of great power competition. The primary challenge of this strategic shift will be the need to operate a full spectrum crisis management force. That means training a force capable of delivering the desired combat and crisis management effect in dealing with 21st century authoritarian powers.This reset in combat approach is pivotal to enhancing our escalation management skills and for protecting the liberal democracies against 21st century authoritarian powers. Informed by interviews with officers at a number of US war fighting training centers, readers will discover the future of 21st Century combat, and how our forces are preparing for it.

Focusing on the evolution of U.S. and allied defense, this collection of articles from 2021 highlights key trends and developments that will influence future military strategies. The author, a global defense analyst, shares insights gained from visits to various Naval and Marine Corps bases, as well as interviews with senior commanders in the U.S., France, Poland, Denmark, and the UK. The work emphasizes adapting military effectiveness in response to challenges posed by authoritarian regimes.

The essays in this collection explore the evolving landscape of defense issues amid a rapidly changing global environment. They analyze the shift from globalization to a more fragmented world, offering insights from defense and strategic analysts. By capturing the essence of contemporary history, the book provides a critical examination of how current events are reshaping defense strategies and policies.

Focusing on the transformation of the United States Marine Corps since the introduction of the Osprey in 2007, this analysis features in-depth interviews with Marines that reveal their strategic evolution. It explores how the Corps adapts to contemporary challenges, including land wars and peer competitor threats, emphasizing innovative solutions in the face of Great Power competition. The narrative underscores the belief that the success of the Marine Corps in future conflicts will depend more on the capabilities of the Marines themselves than on equipment.

Examining the Soviet-West German relationship, this book assesses the context within which Moscow has crafted its policy toward the FRG, identifies key elements of Soviet policy and assesses emerging trends. It concludes with an assessment of the possible paths for Soviet-German policy.

This volume explores the complexities of Soviet power and its implications for global politics. It begins with an examination of the Soviet Union's aims and challenges, delving into the legacy of Stalinism and the nature of Soviet authority. The dynamics of the Soviet Empire are analyzed, highlighting shifts from optimism to pessimism, alongside the interplay between domestic politics and foreign policy. The book addresses the understanding scholars have of Soviet foreign policy and the ideological underpinnings that influence risk-taking and crisis behavior. The text further investigates the intricacies of policymaking, including the foreign policy establishment and decision-making processes regarding arms limitation. It also discusses the CPSU Central Committee's International Department and the role of "Active Measures" in Soviet strategy. Military power is scrutinized, focusing on security perspectives, operational objectives, and strategies toward Northern Europe and Japan, as well as the early years of the Soviet-Afghan War. The relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union is explored from 1917 to 1976, examining American conduct from Soviet viewpoints and the implications for arms control and agriculture. The volume also addresses Soviet relations with Western Europe and Eastern Europe, the USSR's approach to the Far East, and its geopolitical strategies in the Third World. Finally, the text contemplat