Hybrid Threats Pose New Challenge By Lt. Gen. William Caldwell, USA (Ret.) The US military must be prepared to confront hybrid threats, best defined as non-state entities equipped with advanced weapons normally associated with conventional militaries. These non-state entities routinely…
On March 19, in Houston on his on-the-ground military observations and perspectives of Israel. Lt. Gen. Mark D. “Shack” Shackelford, USAF (ret.) served as the Military Deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition,…
When the Laws of War Kill Terrorist groups like Hamas know exactly how to manipulate international law to their advantage. By James S. Robbins The laws of war are intended to limit conflict and minimize casualties. But what happens when…
Report praises Israel’s effort to prevent civilian casualties in Gaza The Times of Israel Israel’s military went far beyond its legal obligation last summer during its Gaza operation to prevent civilian casualties, according to report by a panel of former…
A fair judge for Israel is needed for Hamas war in Gaza While a United Nations panel stages a guilt-before-the-evidence probe of Israel’s conduct in last summer’s Gaza war, a task force of retired U.S. generals is warning American commanders…
The left refuses to deal with reality on Iran By Jennifer Rubin The Iran debate is in full swing, as it should be. The potential for a nuclear breakout by a radical Islamist state and for a deal that might…
Israel Did Best To Limit Gaza Casualties, Report From Pro-Israel Group Asserts JINSA Panel Says IDF Went Beyond Its Legal Obligation By JTA Israel’s military went far beyond its legal obligation last summer during its Gaza operation to prevent civilian…
U.S. can learn from Israel’s experience in Gaza: report By: Charles Hoskinson Israel’s experience in last year’s fighting in Gaza produced some tough lessons the United States would do well to heed in future “hybrid” conflicts, such as the fight…
Report: Hamas Misused International Law to Undermine Support for Israel by TheTower.org Staff The terrorist organization Hamas misused international law during Operation Protective Edge last summer “to undermine Israel’s perceived moral standing and international support,” according to a report commissioned…