2007 Military Reports

Active Duty Military Personnel by Service by Region/Country December 31, 2007 [PDF]

Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq US Department of Defense December 2007 -- "This report to Congress, Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq, is submitted pursuant to Section 9010 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2007, Public Law 109-289 as amended by Section 1308 of Public Law 110-28. The report includes specific performance indicators and measures of progress toward political, economic, and security stability in Iraq, as directed in that legislation. This is the tenth in a series of quarterly reports on this subject. The most recent report was submitted in September 2007"

Howard, Russell D. JSOU Report 07-10, Intelligence in Denied Areas: New Concepts for a Changing Security Environment Joint Special Operations University December 2007 [PDF 1.3 MB]
Jordanian National Security and the Future of Middle East Stability Authored by Dr. W. Andrew Terrill. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College December 2007
Russian Security Strategy under Putin: U.S. and Russian Perspectives Authored by Dr. R. Craig Nation, Mr. Dmitri Trenin. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College December 2007
Force and Restraint in Strategic Deterrence: A Game-Theorist's Perspective Authored by Dr. Roger B. Myerson. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College December 2007
Sustaining the Peace After Civil War Authored by Dr. T. David Mason. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College December 2007
Overcoming the Obstacles to Establishing a Democratic State in Afghanistan Authored by Colonel Dennis O. Young. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College December 2007
Turbiville, Graham H, Jr. JSOU Report 07-9, Private Security Infrastructure Abroad: Criminal-Terrorist Agendas and the Operational Environment Joint Special Operations University November 2007 [PDF 2.3 MB]
The 'People' in the PLA: Recruitment, Training, and Education in China's 80-Year-Old Military Authored by Justin B Liang, Sarah K Snyder. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
AFRICOM's Dilemma: The "Global War on Terrorism" "Capacity Building," Humanitarianism, and the Future of U.S. Security Policy in Africa Authored by Robert G. Berschinski. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
The Evolution of U.S.-Turkish Relations in a Transatlantic Context Authored by Dr. W. Andrew Terrill. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
The Global War on Terrorism: A Religious War? Authored by Lieutenant Colonel Laurence A. Dobrot. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
Security Cooperation; A Key to the Challenges of the 21st Century Authored by Colonel Gregory J. Dyekman. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
On the Uses of Cultural Knowledge Authored by Dr. Sheila Miyoshi Jager. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
Regional Threats and Security Strategy: The Troubling Case of Today's Middle East Authored by James A. Russell. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
The Eastern Dimension of America's New European Allies Authored by Mr. Janusz Bugajski. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
The United States and ASEAN-China Relations: All Quiet on the Southeast Asian Front Authored by Dr. Ian Storey. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
Transformation Under Fire: A Historical Case Study with Modern Parallels Authored by Major Raymond A. Kimball. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007
East Asian Security: Two Views Authored by Dr. Gilbert Rozman, Dr. Chu Shulong. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College November 2007

2007 Report To Congress Of The U.S.-China Economic And Security Review Commission U.S.-China Economic And Security Review Commission Nov 2007

SIGIR Report to Congress: October 30, 2007 Quarterly Report to the United States Congress Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction 30 Oct 2007

Spulak, Robert G, Jr. JSOU Report 07-7, A Theory of Special Operations: The Origin, Qualities, and Use of SOF Joint Special Operations University October 2007 [PDF 1.3 MB]
American Grand Strategy for Latin America in the Age of Resentment Authored by Dr. Gabriel Marcella. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College October 2007
A Concept at the Crossroads: Rethinking the Center of Gravity Authored by Lieutenant Colonel Rudolph M. Janiczek. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College October 2007
Opium and Afghanistan: Reassessing U.S. Counternarcotics Strategy Authored by Lieutenant Colonel John A. Glaze. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College October 2007
"Making Riflemen from Mud": Restoring the Army's Culture of Irregular Warfare Authored by Lieutenant Colonel James D. Campbell. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College October 2007
Strategy, National Interests, and Means to an End Authored by Lieutenant Colonel Stephen D. Sklenka. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College October 2007
Turning on the DIME: Diplomacy's Role in National Security Authored by Mr. Anton K. Smith. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College October 2007
The Army and Defense Resource Allocation: The Bronze Medal Ain't Good Enough in a Three-Man Race Authored by Lieutenant Colonel Tim Flanagan. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College October 2007
Egypt: Security, Political, and Islamist Challenges Authored by Dr. Sherifa D. Zuhur. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College October 2007
The Military Strategy of Global Jihad Authored by Lieutenant Colonel Sarah E. Zabel. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College October 2007

Active Duty Military Personnel by Service by Region/Country September 30, 2007 [PDF]

Base Structure Report: Fiscal Year 2008 Baseline Department of Defense 30 September 2007 [PDF]

Geologic Setting of Mosul Dam and Its Engineering Implications Julie R. Kelley, Lillian D. Wakeley, Seth W. Broadfoot, Monte L. Pearson, and Thomas E. McGillERDC TR-07-10, September 2007

Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq US Department of Defense September 2007 -- "This report to Congress, Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq, is submitted pursuant to Section 9010 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2007, Public Law 109-289. The report includes specific performance indicators and measures of progress toward political, economic, and security stability in Iraq, as directed in that legislation. This is the ninth in a series of reports on this subject. The most recent report was submitted in June 2007"

Benchmark Assessment Report The White House 13 Sep 2007 -- "This report is submitted consistent with Section 1314 of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110-28) (the "Act"). It includes an assessment of how the sovereign Government of Iraq is performing in its efforts to achieve a series of specific benchmarks contained in the Act, as well as any adjustments to strategy that may be warranted in light of that performance. This is the second of two reports to be submitted consistent with the Act and has been prepared in consultation with the Secretaries of State and Defense; Commander, Multi-National Force-Iraq; the United States Ambassador to Iraq; and the Commander, United States Central Command, consistent with Section 1314(b)(2)(B) of the Act."

Defense of Japan 2007 Japan Ministry of Defense Sep 2007

THE RESERVE POLICIES OF NATIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS Richard Weitz, September 2007
The Emerging Pattern of Geopolitics Authored by Dr. Peter W. Rodman. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College September 2007
China's Expansion into and U.S. Withdrawal from Argentina's Telecommunications and Space Industries and the Implications for U.S. National Security Authored by Ms Janie Hulse. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College September 2007
ASEAN and Its Security Offspring: Facing New Challenges Authored by Dr. Sheldon W. Simon. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College September 2007
Kuwaiti National Security and the U.S.-Kuwaiti Strategic Relationship after Saddam Authored by Dr. W. Andrew Terrill. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College September 2007
Turkmenistan and Central Asia after NiyazovAuthored by Dr. Stephen J. Blank. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College September 2007

The Reserve Policies of Nations: A Comparative Analysis Authored by Dr. Richard Weitz. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College September 2007
Right Sizing the People's Liberation Army: Exploring the Contours of China's Military Edited by Dr. Andrew Scobell, Mr. Roy Kamphausen. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College September 2007

National Intelligence Estimate: Prospects for Iraq's Stability: Some Security Progress but Political Reconciliation Elusive Office of the Director of National Intelligence August 2007, Released 23 Aug 2007

Latin America's New Security Reality: Irregular Asymmetric Conflict and Hugo Chavez Authored by Dr. Max G. Manwaring. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College August 2007
Shaping Commitment: Resolving Canada's Strategy Gap in Afghanistan and Beyond Authored by Colonel D. Craig Hilton. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College August 2007
Negotiation in the New Strategic Environment: Lessons from Iraq Authored by Mr. David M Tressler. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College August 2007
An Introduction to Theater Strategy and Regional Security Authored by Lieutenant Colonel Clarence J. Bouchat (USAF, Ret.). Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College August 2007

SIGIR Report to Congress: July 30, 2007 Quarterly and Semiannual Report to Congress Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction 30 Jul 2007

Information on the decree "On Suspending the Russian Federation's Participation in the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe and Related International Agreements" 14 Jul 2007

Initial Benchmark Assessment Report The White House 12 Jul 2007 -- "Section 1314 of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 110-28) states that the President is to submit to Congress two reports assessing the status of each of the 18 benchmarks contained in the Act and declaring whether, in the President's judgment, satisfactory progress is being achieved with respect to those 18 benchmarks."

2007 Key Strategic Issues List (KSIL) Edited by Dr. Antulio J. Echevarria II. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College July 2007
The Implications of Preemptive and Preventive War Doctrines: A Reconsideration Authored by Dr. Colin S. Gray. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College July 2007
Security Requirements for Post-Transition Cuba Authored by Dr. Alex Crowther. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College July 2007
Political Trends in the New Eastern Europe: Ukraine and Belarus Authored by Dr. Arkady Moshes, Dr. Vitali Silitski. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College July 2007

Active Duty Military Personnel by Service by Region/Country June 30, 2007 [PDF]

Report No. D-2007-107: Procurement Policy for Armored Vehicles Department of Defense Office of Inspector General 27 Jun 2007

Report No. D-2007-104: Airbursting Fuze Technology Used for the Objective Individual Combat Weapon and the Advanced Crew Served Weapon Department of Defense Office of Inspector General 5 June 2007 [PDF]

Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq US Department of Defense June 2007 -- "This report to Congress, Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq, is being submitted pursuant to Section 9010 of the U.S. Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2007, Public Law 109-289.1 The report includes specific performance indicators and measures of progress toward political, economic, and security stability in Iraq, as mandated in the above-referenced legislation. This is the seventh in a series of reports on this subject. The previous report was submitted in March 2007."

Turbiville, Graham H, Jr. JSOU Report 07-6, Hunting Leadership Targets in Counterinsurgency and Counterterrorist Operations: Selected Perspectives and Experience Joint Special Operations University June 2007 [PDF 3 MB]
Rethinking Insurgency Authored by Dr. Steven Metz. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College June 2007
Ukraine's Military Between East and West Authored by Professor Marybeth Peterson Ulrich. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College June 2007

ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS: Military Power of the People's Republic of China - 2007 Released 25 May 2007 -- "China’s rapid rise as a regional political and economic power with global aspirations is an important element of today’s strategic environment – one that has significant implications for the region and the world. The United States welcomes the rise of a peaceful and prosperous China, and it encourages China to participate as a responsible international stakeholder by taking on a greater share of responsibility for the health and success of the global system. However, much uncertainty surrounds the future course China’s leaders will set for their country, including in the area of China’s expanding military power and how that power might be used."

Executive Report, JSOU Second Annual Symposium, Irregular Warfare: Strategic Utility of SOF, 30 April - 3 May 2007, Hurlburt Field, Florida Joint Special Operations University 2007 [PDF 1.4 MB]
Strategic Competition and Resistance in the 21st Century: Irregular, Catastrophic, Traditional, and Hybrid Challenges in Context Authored by Mr. Nathan P. Freier. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College May 2007
Global Climate Change: National Security Implications Authored by Dr. Douglas V. Johnson II. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College May 2007
Russian-American Security Cooperation after St. Petersburg Authored by Dr. Richard Weitz. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College May 2007

SIGIR Report to Congress: April 30, 2007 Quarterly and Semiannual Report to Congress Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction 30 Apr 2007

Annual Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation 26 April 2007 -- President Vladimir Putin delivers the Annual Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
JSOU Report 07-5, 2007 JSOU and NDIA SO/LIC Division Essays Joint Special Operations University April 2007 [PDF 2.7 MB]
North Korean Foreign Relations in the Post-Cold War World Authored by Dr. Samuel S. Kim. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College April 2007
North Korea's Military Threat: Pyongyang's Conventional Forces, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Ballistic Missiles Authored by Dr. Andrew Scobell, Captain USN John M Sanford. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College April 2007
Chinese Perceptions of Traditional and Nontraditional Security Threats Authored by Ms Susan L. Craig. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College April 2007

Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq US Department of Defense March 2007 -- "This report to Congress, Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq, is being submitted pursuant to Section 9010 of the U.S. Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2007, Public Law 109-289.1 The report includes specific performance indicators and measures of progress toward political, economic, and security stability in Iraq, as mandated in the above-referenced legislation. This is the seventh in a series of reports on this subject. The previous report was submitted in November 2006."

Boyd, Curtis D. JSOU Report 07-4, Psychological Operations: Learning Is Not a Defense Science Project Joint Special Operations University March 2007 [PDF 2 MB]
Political Warfare in Sub-Saharan Africa: U.S. Capabilities and Chinese Operations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa Authored by Dr. Donovan C. Chau. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College March 2007
The Politics of Identity: History, Nationalism, and the Prospect for Peace in Post-Cold War East Asia Authored by Dr. Sheila Miyoshi Jager. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College March 2007
Exploring the "Right Size" for China's Military: PLA Missions, Functions, and Organizations Authored by Justin B Liang, Sarah K Snyder. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College March 2007
Russia, the United States, and the Caucasus Authored by Dr. R. Craig Nation. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College March 2007
Colombia and the United States--The Partnership: But What Is the Endgame? Authored by Ambassador Myles R. R. Frechette. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College March 2007
U.S. Interests in Central Asia and the Challenges to Them Authored by Dr. Stephen J. Blank. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College March 2007
Georgia After the Rose Revolution: Geopolitical Predicament and Implications for U.S. Policy Authored by Dr. Svante E. Cornell. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College March 2007
Globalization and Its Implications for the Defense Industrial Base Authored by Dr. Terrence R. Guay. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College March 2007

IMPACT REPORT - Economic Sanctions Against COLOMBIAN DRUG CARTELS Office of Foreign Assets Control U.S. Department of the Treasury March 2007

Russian President Vladimir Putin's Speech at the Munich Conference on Security Policy, February 10, 2007 -- Speech made by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 43rd Conference on Security Policy in Munich, Germany, in which he criticized U.S. foreign policy

Henriksen, Thomas H. JSOU Report 07-3, The Israeli Approach to Irregular Warfare and Implications for the United States Joint Special Operations University February 2007 [PDF 1 MB]

National Intelligence Estimate: Prospects for Iraq's Stability: A Challenging Road Ahead Office of the Director of National Intelligence January 2007, Released 2 Feb 2007

The Other Special Relationship: The United States and Australia at the Start of the 21st Century Edited by Dr. Jeffrey D. McCausland, Dr. Douglas Stuart, Prof. William T. Tow, Professor Michael Wesley. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College February 2007
Russia and the European Union: The Sources and Limits of "Special Relationships" Authored by Dr. Cynthia A Roberts. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College February 2007
The Iraq War: Learning from the Past, Adapting to the Present, and Planning for the Future Authored by Dr. Thomas R. Mockaitis. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College February 2007
Understanding Indian Insurgencies: Implications for Counterinsurgency Operations in the Third World Authored by Deputy Inspector General Durga Madhab (John) Mitra. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College February 2007
A Nation at War Authored by Professor John R. Martin. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College February 2007

SIGIR Report to Congress: January 30, 2007 Quarterly and Semiannual Report to Congress Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction 30 Jan 2007

Freedom of Navigation: FY 2006 OPERATIONAL ASSERTIONS DoD 2007
Yarger, Harry R. JSOU Report 07-2, Educating for Strategic Thinking in the SOF Community: Considerations and a Proposal Joint Special Operations University January 2007 [PDF 1.3 MB]
Rosoboroneksport: Arms Sales and the Structure of Russian Defense Industry Authored by Dr. Stephen J. Blank. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College January 2007
Iraq, Women's Empowerment and Public Policy Authored by Dr. Sherifa D. Zuhur. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College January 2007
Challenging Transformation's Clichés Authored by Dr. Antulio J. Echevarria II. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College January 2007
Naval Transformation, Ground Forces, and the Expeditionary Impulse: The Sea-Basing Debate Authored by Professor Geoffrey Till. Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College January 2007

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