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Lt. Commander Kevin Duffy argues that junior officers must be adaptable to any scenario in the shifting security environment the world finds itself in.

Lieutenant Commander Kevin Duffy on why the framework of expertise, responsibility, and corporateness is applicable for understanding civil-military relations and assessing the development of military officers as leaders today.

Major John McRae touches on what can be a 'third rail' for military leaders: The benefit of drawing lessons in innovation and leadership for the military at all levels from business, academia, and elsewhere in American civil society--and vice versa.

Chris Miller argues America's national leaders making policy decisions for the world's most capable national security complex are woefully under qualified and this accounts for much of America's post-9/11 experience.

Army Majors Matt Cavanaugh, Nathan Finney, and John McRae discuss 'Milblogging' forums that are driving online discussions on military leadership, doctrine, and innovation and providing valuable tools to today's leaders.

Army Major John McRae explains why integrity is the bedrock value of military leadership and how drifting away from it can cause leaders and organizations to lose their moral bearings.

Army Major John McRae argues that the military must take a balanced approach to the concept of "adaptive leadership," understanding there is still a need for more traditional and technical leadership forms. Applying the right form at the right time is crucial to the force in war and in peace.