Thomas E. Ricks's Blog, page 23

Warnings for the U.S. military about innovation and the information age: The Pentagon looks like a minicomputer firm

'Once an Eagle' actually gets it right

Michael Horowitz's fine study of how and why military innovations are adopted

A 'War on the Rocks' Xmas reading list

The appropriate response to Putin: No civilian flights to or from Moscow

O! The damage 'Once an Eagle' has done to my Army -- and yes, it is partly my fault

NDU update: General Martin steps down

Want a better U.S. military? First make it smaller -- because preparedness now is really about adaptiveness, not readiness

NDU: An investigation, MPs at the door, sudden leave and command climate Qs

The eternal BS of higher headquarters: An example from German pilots in 1940