Search Results

Your search for Military Planning found 151 results.

Promoting Civilian Protection during Security Assistance

/analyses/2019/05/promoting-civilian-protection-during-security-assistance

For four years, the United States provided the Saudi-led coalition with military equipment and assistance used in its campaign in Yemen. During that time, the US has wrestled with and debated both the legality and wisdom of its support. After four years of conflict in Yemen, the US should be asking: what lessons can be learned from four years of support to the Saudi-led coalition? In light of the significant civilian protection concerns seen in Yemen, is there a way to get better outcomes from security assistance activities? This report aims to answer those questions. We analyze US support to the Saudi-led coalition and identify two gaps in policy and information, respectively. We also examine the timely issue of better protecting health care in the midst of armed conflict. In this report, we provide a policy framework for including civilian protection considerations as part of security assistance.

coalition with military equipment and assistance used in its campaign in Yemen. During that time, the US has wrestled with and debated both the legality and wisdom of its support. After four years ... considerations as part of security assistance. For four years, the United States provided the Saudi-led coalition with military equipment and assistance used in its campaign in Yemen. During ... partner forces enter into a combat role, in addition to training and education, US advisors should work with them to help with planning, tactics, operational approaches, and strategies for protecting

Protecting Civilians in Gaza Requires Not Just a Will, but a Way

/our-media/indepth/2023/10/protecting-civilians-in-gaza

The U.S. can help Israel reduce civilian casualties in Gaza with advice on civilian harm mitigation in military operations, using lessons from Iraq, etc.

includes deliberate risk reduction efforts at every stage of a military operation: mission and mandate, planning, tactical execution, assessment, response, learning and adapting, and institutional ... by identifying risk factors for civilians. In planning, the Israeli military can gather basic information about the civilian environment, such as population density, presence of humanitarian organizations ... Protecting Civilians in Gaza The U.S. can help Israel reduce civilian casualties in Gaza with advice on civilian harm mitigation in military operations, using lessons from Iraq, etc. /images

Declining Demographics Challenge South Korea’s Defense

/our-media/indepth/2024/08/declining-demographics-challenge-south-koreas-defense

South Korea’s low birth rate threatens to reduce its troop strength. Seoul is exploring options to compensate, with implications for the US-South Korea alliance.

of immigration—to maintain a stable population. All South Korean men between the ages of 18 and 35 are required to serve 18–24 months in the military, but the number of 20-year-old men conscripted ... that the South Korean military needs to onboard approximately 200,000 soldiers a year to sustain current troop levels. The demographic crisis has propelled South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense to look for alternative solutions, by increasing compulsory service recruitments and using modern weaponry in lieu of manpower. Expanding Options for Military Personnel The Ministry of National Defense has

North Korea's Strategic Surprise in the Yellow Sea: A Future Scenario

/our-media/indepth/2022/01/north-koreas-strategic-surprise-in-the-yellow-sea

Markus Garlauskas presents a fictional future Yellow Sea conflict scenario, following the consequences of a surprise attack by North Korea against South Korea.

Should Prepare for a Crisis in the Yellow Sea . It is a stark warning of the potential consequences if the United States and South Korea are unprepared for the military and political implications of North ... the need to show restraint—particularly after Beijing warned “all sides” not to escalate. South Korea's president, confident in his military advantage and U.S. backing, stood firm while offering talks ... North Korea's refinement of these weapons had gone largely unchecked… … To their credit, the island's defenders began returning fire within minutes, and the South Korean military rapidly moved

Lessons from the 2004 Tsunami Response

/our-media/indepth/2020/04/lessons-from-the-2004-tsunami-response

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun organized a conference call with close allies and partners to discuss the COVID-19 crisis and ways to coordinate their responses.

. Nations from around the world responded by providing disaster relief to the affected countries. The U.S. military conducted Operation Unified Assistance to deliver relief. The USNS Mercy , which ... leadership in planning their overseas responses. At present, all are summoning the power of their militaries in various ways . At the same time, all four are currently engaged in larger ... , China was not the economic and military powerhouse that it is today. Allies and partners coordinating on COVID-19 should consider opportunities to work with Beijing where useful. As Washington

China’s Global Public Opinion War with the United States and the West

/our-media/indepth/2024/08/chinas-global-public-opinion-war

China’s global propaganda is covert and overt, digital and analog. Developing informed policy responses requires studying the totality of Beijing’s propaganda.

analysis can be used to predict China’s behavior, inform U.S. strategic communications planning, and craft messages designed to inoculate audiences against Beijing’s narratives. At present, the United ... with the mission of informing whole-of-government U.S. strategic communications planning in ways that help Washington get ahead of Beijing’s influence operations. The Overt Matters, Too In its 2024 Annual ... of information and media to support military operations and advance political and military goals — and legal warfare — the use of international and domestic laws to gain international support

What Happened at the Biden-Yoon Summit?

/our-media/indepth/2023/05/what-happened-at-the-biden-yoon-summit

Brian Waidelich examines the US and South Korea’s “Washington Declaration,” and what it means for strategic deterrence on the Korean Peninsula.

increasingly provocative military demonstrations by North Korea, including the April 13 test-launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile that could improve the survivability of Pyongyang’s ... transparency and cooperation in related decision-making. The declaration noted the establishment of a bilateral Nuclear Consultative Group on nuclear and strategic planning and a new bilateral, interagency tabletop simulation to improve joint planning for nuclear contingencies. It further pledged to enable the joint execution and planning of South Korean “conventional support to US nuclear operations

A U.S. View on Australia’s Role in the Indian Ocean

/our-media/indepth/2019/10/a-us-view-on-australias-role-in-the-indian-ocean

Australia plays a critical role in maintaining strategic stability in the Indian Ocean and remains one of the United States’ closest allies on economic, diplomatic, defence, and intelligence matters.

Pacific and the Middle East. However, this unchanged state of administrative planning does not mean that Washington will withdraw from the Indian Ocean, as feared by some regional observers ... the country a direct stake in both regions. As a result, Canberra’s diplomatic, legal, and military approaches to management of the Indian Ocean part of the Indo-Pacific region will continue ... the United States’ presence in this vital location in the Indian Ocean. Second, Australia’s military operations in the Indian Ocean advance US goals to ensure regional stability. In the western Indian

The Challenge of Virtual Wargaming

/our-media/indepth/2020/06/the-challenge-of-virtual-wargaming

While hobby wargaming has a plethora of outlets during this global pandemic, the same cannot be said for professional wargaming.

wargames. These events bring together the artists, scientists, and practitioners of military disciplines to practice, explore, and critique the newest concepts the U.S. military will face or bring to bear. But in the last three months, all of CNA's in-person wargames have been postponed or cancelled, and the larger military events have mostly been postponed, cancelled, or significantly scaled back ... platforms are not yet able to duplicate the experience. But wargames are simply too critical to the national planning processes and to developing senior leaders for us to simply throw up our hands

cna talks: Foreign Policy Advice for the New Administration

/our-media/podcasts/cna-talks/2017/foreign-policy-advice-for-the-new-administration

In light of this month’s presidential transition, six CNA analysts sat down to discuss foreign policy advice for the next administration. From Asia to Europe to the Middle East, the commentators covered some of the key areas of concern for the upcoming year and beyond. Topics included: North Korea’s nuclear capabilities Russia’s relationships with NATO, Syria and Turkey The Iran nuclear deal Chinese national interests The South China Sea Cyber threats Listen in for informed analysis on China, North Korea, Russia and more.

analyzing Russia’s military and foreign policy and is an expert on security issues in the former Soviet Union. Alexander Alden, a CNA analyst, is an expert in strategic planning, defense policy, deterrence and assurance, military modernization, arms transfers, security cooperation, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Related Materials CNA’s   Strategic Studies division CNA’s   China Studies ... Russian Navy: Part 1 - Toward Smaller Ships and Professional Sailors" by Michael Kofman and Norman Polmar in   Proceedings Magazine , also available on Michael Kofman’s blog,   Russian Military