[
  {
    "abstract": "This study examines a compelling phenomenon in modern conflict. Leaders are being attacked and their leadership is being disrupted at what appears to be an unprecedented rate. Because of this, military decision makers and planners need to know if attacking leadership is an effective strategy. There are numerous and divergent opinions on this subject. This study's purpose is to answer the research question: when, if ever, is it advisable to attack adversary leadership in times of military conflict? The study differentiates between attacking leadership and the killing or capturing of enemy leaders, commonly called decapitation. Leadership attack is broader than decapitation, as it encompasses additional actions that disrupt the process of leadership within the adversary organization. These include destroying command centers and communication nodes or undermining the adversary leader through psychological attack.",
    "datePublished": "2013-06-01",
    "doi": "",
    "journal": "School of Advanced Air and Space Studies Dissertation (Air University)",
    "title": "Cutting Off the Head of the Snake: Applying and Assessing Leadership Attack in Military Conflict",
    "url": "https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA617003.pdf"
  },
  {
    "abstract": "Argues deterrence has not worked for cyberattacks; draws on Thomas Schelling's deterrence theory to propose the U.S. must communicate credible threats of punishment to deter state-sponsored cyberattacks. Written in response to Sony hack by North Korea.",
    "datePublished": "2015-01-04",
    "doi": "",
    "journal": "Foreign Affairs",
    "title": "How to Stop the Next Hack",
    "url": "https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/2015-01-04/how-stop-next-hack"
  },
  {
    "abstract": "Speculative strategy article in the inaugural issue of Air University's Æther journal; set in the future, exploring how to rebuild after strategic failure.",
    "datePublished": "2024-01-01",
    "doi": "",
    "journal": "Æther: A Journal of Strategy & Airpower",
    "title": "After Defeat: A Time to Rebuild",
    "url": "https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/AEtherJournal/Journals/Volume-1_Issue-1/05-Hinote.pdf"
  },
  {
    "abstract": "Full-length policy report arguing transformational change comes from the interaction of three elements: uncrewed systems, democratized digitized C2, and meshed sensor networks. Recommends DoD reforms for uncrewed air, land, and maritime systems. Draws lessons from Ukraine conflict.",
    "datePublished": "2024-02-01",
    "doi": "",
    "journal": "Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) Policy Report",
    "title": "Empowering the Edge: Uncrewed Systems and the Transformation of U.S. Warfighting Capacity",
    "url": "https://www.scsp.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SCSP-Drone-Paper-Hinote-Ryan.pdf"
  },
  {
    "abstract": "Part 1: Factors Driving Change in the Security Environment; Part 2: The Evolving Character of War; Part 3: Implications for the Joint Force. Examines technological, geopolitical, and operational factors shaping warfare through 2030.",
    "datePublished": "2024-12-01",
    "doi": "",
    "journal": "Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) Defense Paper Series",
    "title": "The Character of Future War to 2030",
    "url": "https://www.scsp.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DPS-The-Character-of-Future-War-to-2030-.pdf"
  }
]