The Hoover InstitutionReality vs. Wishful-thinking WarfareAnyone paying sober attention to the invasion of Ukraine has witnessed the resurgent power of mass over finesse. Even when elegant…Jul 1Jul 1
The Hoover InstitutionChina’s All-of-Society Procurement StrategyThe People’s Republic of China is in the midst of the fastest military buildup since the Second World War.Jul 1Jul 1
The Hoover InstitutionRemember the WampanoagToday, millions of drones are battling in the Ukrainian sky, while unmanned naval variants stalk Russian ships. Cheap unmanned kinetic…Jul 1Jul 1
The Hoover InstitutionA Legal Framework for the Use of Drones in WarThe Ukraine and Israel wars have renewed worries over the emergence of advanced military technologies. Ukrainians have used naval drones to…Mar 14Mar 14
The Hoover InstitutionThe Advantages and Limitations of Drones in the Ukraine WarThe unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, first appeared on the battlefield during World War II, when the Germans used a small number of…Mar 14Mar 14
The Hoover InstitutionDrone Warfare in Ukraine: Historical Context and Implications for the FutureThe Ukraine War has been dubbed the first drone war — and the first “StarLink War” — considering the publicly apparent role of advanced…Mar 14Mar 14
The Hoover InstitutionThe Laws of War and Their Application in Israel’s Fight Against HamasEven as Israel has paused its offensive in the Gaza strip, the most difficult phase of its campaign is yet to come. The Israel Defense…Jan 232Jan 232
The Hoover InstitutionUrban Warfare: Old and NewThe evidence from Israel’s Gaza campaign, which is also a proxy war stage-managed by Iran, shows that states aren’t necessarily at a…Jan 23Jan 23
The Hoover InstitutionA Not-So-Distant Mirror: What the Battle of Manila During World War II Suggests About Urban Combat…Israel’s retaliation for the horrific attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups on October 7 has resulted in some of the…Jan 23Jan 23
The Hoover InstitutionAvoiding Strategic Traps — Key to Prevailing in Great Power CompetitionThere is no question we are locked in Great Power competition with China while also facing a revanchist Russia and highly volatile and…Dec 7, 2023Dec 7, 2023