Michael W. Isherwood
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US Policy Is Prolonging the War in Ukraine
President Joe Biden is pursuing a ‘gradualist’ policy in Ukraine, ratcheting up the pressure on the Russian invaders by progressively arming the Ukrainian military. Gradualism didn’t work in Vietnam, and it may not work in Ukraine, writes Brian J. Morra, a former Air Force Intelligence officer ...
Does Congress Care About Defending America’s Skies?
The appearance of a Chinese surveillance balloon over North America in recent days should cause Americans to ponder just how safe they are from aerial attack. Can we defend our airspace from modern drones (unmanned air vehicles), hypersonic missiles, ballistic missiles, and—yes—from airships? Congress should ...
The Near Nuclear War of 1983
How the Air Force helped avert a nuclear catastrophe and save the world.
The Unmanned Tipping Point
A confluence of technical and operational factors finally pushed RPAs to the forefront.
Roadmap for Robotics
USAF expects unmanned aircraft to play a huge role in future warfare.
Airpower for Hybrid War
This new type of warfare aligns closely with US Air Force strengths.
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