David Maxwell
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Developing a mastery of irregular warfare
The U.S. military has failed to master irregular warfare above the tactical level. → Read More
Defense Department needs to capitalize on historic opportunity
DOD may be facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix a critical gap in its national security arsenal. → Read More
How North Korea Taught Iran to Entrap and Threaten Israel
While the West appeases Iran, Israel is now battling Tehran's efforts to engulf the Jewish state in a 'ring of fire' – a strategy the theocracy adopted from its longstanding partner-in-intimidation, North Korea → Read More
Academic freedom is under assault — we have a sacred duty to protect it
We live in an age in which civil discourse and the respectful exchange of diverse ideas has given way to toxic, fact-free ad hominem attacks. → Read More
ROK/US combined training protects integrity of the OPCON transition process
The transition sends a message of trust in and respect for Korean military leaders, says the author of this commentary. → Read More
It’s Time for a Third Special Operations Revolution
It’s Time for a Third Special Operations Revolution | RealClearDefense → Read More
It’s time for a third special operations revolution
To have strong civilian oversight of special operations forces, Congress should establish a Department of Special Operations in Washington and appoint a secretary of special operations, says the author of this commentary. → Read More
The Flawed Logic of Withdrawal From South Korea
The Flawed Logic of Withdrawal From South Korea | RealClearDefense → Read More
Penny wise, pound foolish: The flawed logic of withdrawal from South Korea
The surprise announcement of the possible withdrawal of 9,500 U.S. troops from Germany has recently again put removal of troops from Korea in the spotlight, says the author of this commentary. → Read More
Coronavirus may force ROK/U.S. military alliance to contend with North Korean instability
North Korea is the least-equipped country in the world to deal with coronavirus. Last week, at a ground-breaking ceremony for a new Pyongyang General Hospital scheduled for completion by October, Kim Jong Un himself admitted that North Korea lacks modern medical facilities and demanded improvements. → Read More
Stockholm breakdown reflects North Korea's failure to compromise
Washington must re-think its North Korea policy, because Pyongyang shows no sign that it takes these talks seriously. → Read More
SWJ Quick-Look Book Review
SWJ Quick-Look Book Review - Call Sign Chaos | RealClearDefense → Read More
South Korea is playing into the hands of North Korea and its allies
By failing to renew an intelligence sharing agreement with Japan, South Korea undercuts its own national security. → Read More
President Trump Seeks Peace in Korea
A new statement from the White House foreshadows the likely outcome of next weeks summit in Hanoi, where Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet for the second time. After almost sixty-nine... → Read More
A looming threat to the US-South Korea alliance
It is essential for both sides to remember that the primary purpose of the alliance is to prevent war. → Read More
Strategic Working Group Strengthens U.S.-South Korea Alliance
North Koreas main newspaper condemned the U.S. this morning for preventing reconciliation between Seoul and Pyongyang. This criticism amounts to an indirect admission that Seoul and Washington... → Read More
The OSS Contribution to Special Forces
The OSS Contribution to Special Forces | RealClearDefense → Read More
On the Passing of COL (RET) John Collins, Warlord Emeritus
On the Passing of COL (RET) John Collins, Warlord Emeritus | RealClearDefense → Read More
At the Latest Inter-Korean Summit, Kim Jong-un Created a Diplomatic Minefield for the United States
According to recent reports, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo strongly protested the outcome of September’s inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang. One → Read More
Iran-North Korea meeting — A message for the US?
David Maxwell and Behnam Ben Taleblu say although North Korea and Iran are taking different approaches, they are united in their opposition to sanctions and in their cooperation to continue refining hostile capabilities. → Read More