| ID | 129909 |
| Title Proper | Combating asymmetric threats |
| Other Title Information | the interplay of offense and defense |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kass, Lani ; London, J Phillip Jack |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The overarching objective of this analysis is to examine the ways and means by which the United States could take the asymmetric battle-space and win against the ever-changing array of threats posed by nation-states and non-state actors. Today's security challenges are predominantly hybrids: offense and defense; symmetric and asymmetric; synchronous and asynchronous; regular and irregular; geographically-focused and globally-ubiquitous. This reality requires multi-dimensional thinking, nuanced approaches, and nimble, decisive execution guided by a new strategic paradigm. Fighting on the enemy's terms, scoring short-term wins at unjustifiably high costs in lives, treasure and lost opportunities is simply unacceptable. |
| `In' analytical Note | Orbis Vol.58, No.2; Spring: p.248-265 |
| Journal Source | Orbis Vol.58, No.2; Spring: p.248-265 |
| Key Words | United States ; Asymmetric Threats ; Security Challenges ; Offense ; Defense ; US Strategy |