Great discussion! Here is some background.

The next few chapters discuss the use of force in this new century. This attempts to address the major -- often noted -- weakness of 4GW theory: it is descriptive, critical, but as yet not prescriptive.

Although there are many different ways of viewing America's situation vs. 4GW (or however you wish to describe it), there seems to be a consensus that something new is needed.

Who knows where the solution will be found? By someone at the sharp end in Iraq? Lind working with the Marines? Most revolutionary, Retired Army Major Don Vandergriff's work to change officer training?

It's like voting. Everyone can contributes to some incremental amount, as we see on the SWC. So I am tossing some pennies into the discussion, starting from a high-level discussion of "grand strategy."

For some real answers I strongly recommend reading van Creveld's new book, The Changing Face of War. The first part of the book is excellent. He gives some eye-opening insights in the last few chapters.