Military Affairs Course Syllabus

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... Imperial Grunts.

While not a favorite of everyone on this board I believe Imperial Grunts provides a solid overview of the global challenges we face and the role of the "soldier-diplomat". Of particular note is how Kaplan describes the cultural divide between our front-line "Imperial Grunts" (most are SNCO/Company and Field Grade with huge civil-military responsibilities) and the policy elites back inside the beltway. He also describes the cultural divide (background and values) between the "Ivy League" elites who shape and run our foreign policy and national security and the military members who are tasked to "make it work".

All in all - an easy enjoyable read and good overview of the issues...