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Past as Prelude? Envisioning the Future of Special Operations
By Kevin Bilms, as posted on The Strategy Bridge.
It is indicative of the current zeitgeist that Washington’s strategists quote Sun Tzu and sprinkle the ancient philosopher’s axioms in conversations and PowerPoints across town. For policymakers seeking to win without fighting with the People’s Republic of China or other competitors, they should also note the popular Chinese proverb that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second-best time is now...
Past as Prelude? Envisioning the Future of Special Operations (thestrategybridge.org)