Introduction and Contextual Background Warfare, throughout human history, has been shaped by the evolution of combat tactics and technological innovation. From the earliest conflicts fought with crude weapons to the organized campaigns of medieval knights, warfare has constantly adapted to new realities. Today, in the age of cyber and drone warfare, conflict continues to evolve as new technologies and geopolitical…
I. Introduction For decades post-World War II, U.S. military strategy has been underpinned by an assumption of air dominance. The capacity to assert control in airspace worldwide has fueled its capability for power projection, enabling critical air assault and close air support operations. Today’s operational landscape, however, is evolving. As demonstrated by the Ukraine conflict, Russian high-tech air defenses have…
“On War” by Carl von Clausewitz remains a vital treatise on strategic thinking and warfare principles, even as we move through the 21st century. The timeless nature of its insights into conflict and strategy can be applied to a broad range of modern endeavors, including those undertaken by Knights Hospitaller International Operational Division (KHIOD), as they pivot towards a focus…
