Latest Articles - subject terrorism

An Upside to a 'Bad Actor' By: Hosenball, Mark. Newsweek, 4/28/2008, Vol. 151 Issue 17, p8-8, 1/2p, 1c; (AN 31756777) Destination Martyrdom. (cover story) By: Peraino, Kevin. Newsweek, 4/28/2008, Vol. 151 Issue 17, p24-30, 7p, 13c; (AN 31757090) Enlistment Papers for the Jihad. (cover story) Newsweek, 4/28/2008, Vol. 151 Issue 17, p28-29, 2p, 5 charts, 1 diagram, 3 graphs, 1 map; (AN 31757093) Lewis Urges Obey To Take Supplemental Through Committee. By: Sanchez, Humberto. CongressDaily AM, 4/22/2008, p11-11, 1p; (AN 31773831) Gates Says Air Force Not Doing Enough In Iraq, Afghanistan. CongressDaily, 4/21/2008, p4-4, 1p; (AN 31759067) Dem Leaders Closing In On Strategy For War-Funding Bill. By: Bourge, Christian. CongressDaily, 4/21/2008, p8-8, 1p; (AN 31759071) An Auspicious Beginning. By: Cohen, Richard E.. CongressDaily, 4/18/2008, p18-18, 1p; (AN 31759062) MILITARY CONFLICT. By: Coll, Steve. New Yorker, 4/14/2008, Vol. 84 Issue 9, p21-22, 2p, 2c; (AN 31600597)

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New Publications The Evolution of U.S. Turkish Relations in a Transatlantic Context, edited by Dr. Frances Burwell. This colloquium report considers the current state of U.S.-Turkish-EU ties and how those relations might be repaired and enhanced. It provides an overview of the enduring issues that must be addressed if relations are to move beyond current roadblocks and begin to realize their full potential. Baloch Nationalism and the Geopolitics of Energy Resources: The Changing Context of Separatism in Pakistan, by Dr. Robert Wirsing. This monograph examines the Baloch separatist insurgency that has resurfaced in recent years. In particular, the author looks at how Pakistan's mounting energy insecurity has magnified the economic and strategic importance of Balochistan, while at the same time complicating Pakistan's efforts to cope with the province's resurgent tribal separatism. Prospects from Korean Reunification, by Colonel David Coghlan. This Carlisle Paper examines the nature of the Korean regime, the cost of reunification, and likely reunification scenarios. The author next considers the challenges and opportunities for the stakeholders in the region and suggests that China, at U.S. expense, has positioned itself to profoundly influence the nature of reunification; the �tilt� of a unified Korea; and the future Northeast Asian strategic environment. Precision in the Global War on Terror: Inciting Muslims through the War of Ideas, by Dr. Sherifa Zuhur. This monograph identifies a trend of pathologizing beliefs and practices that are at the core of Islam. The author contends that this pathologizing impulse may be beneficial in rallying Americans to the defense of their nation, but it might impede the international cooperation necessary to that endeavor. She also aims to educate the reader about the value inherent in particular concepts that could be unpopular but are part of Muslims' historical legacy. Of Interest Future Defense Dilemmas Summary Report of the "Maintaining Quality in the Force" Seminar by Ralph Wipfli Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: Selected Bibliography Coming Soon Global Climate Change: National Security Implications, edited by Dr. Carolyn Pumphrey. U.S. Foreign Policy and Regime Instability, by Dr. James Meernik. China-Russia Security Relations: Strategic Parallelism without Partnership or Passion, by Dr. Richard Weitz. From the New Middle Ages to a New Dark Age: The Decline of the State and U.S. Strategy, by Dr. Phil Williams. Monthly Op-Ed The Second Berlin Wall, by LTC Raymond A. Millen. Upcoming Events Lessons from India's Experience for the Future of Counterinsurgency Policy, Part II May 14-15, 2008 - Washington, DC 3rd Annual North American Security Colloquium: Wars Without Borders June 17-19, 2008 - Kingston, Ontario, Canada Civil-Military Relations June 26, 2008 - Washington, DC Annual Strategy Conference On behalf of The XIX Annual Strategy Conference "Team XIX," thank you for attending and participating in "Rebalancing the Instruments of National Power." We endeavored to provide the best conference we could to ensure your attendance was rewarding intellectually, socially and historically. We have conducted an initial After Action Review and are already taking actions to improve. We are already looking forward to the "XX" Strategy Conference. Videos, slides, and MP3s are now online. News and Updates On April 26, Dr. Douglas Johnson participated in the "Beyond Combat" colloquium at Temple University. Dr. Johnson was one of four presenters, the others being Dr. Britt McCarley, Chief Historian, TRADOC; Dr. Christopher DeRosa, Assistant Professor, Monmouth University; and Dr. Peter Kindsvatter, Command Historian, U.S. Army Ordnance Center, APG. Dr. Johnson's presentation was entitled "Leadership Prerequisites: Colonel Conrad S. Babcock and Command Development During World War I." Dr. Sherifa Zuhur participated in the Middle East Workshop on Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan held at the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University in Laurel, Maryland, March 12-13. Dr. Zuhur presented two lectures on "Islam and Approaches to Extremism" to the Medical Strategic Leadership Program at the U.S. Army Medical Department and School, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, April 18. Dr. Robin Dorff attended and served as a facilitator at the Consortium for Complex Operations (CCO) Kickoff Conference in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA from April 28-29, 2008. The inaugural public event for the CCO, which is a joint effort of DoD, State and USAID, brought together a "network of civilian and military educators, trainers, and lessons learned practitioners." The views expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. This newsletter is cleared for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Latest Articles - Defense

Barack in Iraq. By: CROWLEY, MICHAEL. New Republic, 5/7/2008, Vol. 238 Issue 8, p27-31, 3p, 2c; (AN 31730007) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31730007&site=ehost-live Heroic Patience. National Review, 5/5/2008, Vol. 60 Issue 8, p16-16, 3/4p; (AN 31773363) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31773363&site=ehost-live Bioviolence: A Growing Threat. By: Kellman, Barry. Futurist, May/Jun2008, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p25-30, 6p, 4c; (AN 31535413) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31535413&site=ehost-live A Gun in One Hand, A Pen in the Other. By: Ephron, Dan; Spring, Silvia. Newsweek, 4/21/2008, Vol. 151 Issue 16, p34-35, 2p, 1c; (AN 31660604) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31660604&site=ehost-live A Four-Star Performance. By: Mulrine, Anna. U.S. News & World Report, 4/21/2008, Vol. 144 Issue 11, p14-15, 2p, 1c; (AN 31660601) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31660601&site=ehost-live The Presidency. By: Walsh, Kenneth T.. U.S. News & World Report, 4/21/2008, Vol. 144 Issue 11, p22-22, 1p, 1c; (AN 31660611) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31660611&site=ehost-live Byrd Set To Preside Over Defense Supplemental Hearing. By: Scully, Megan; Sanchez, Humberto. CongressDaily AM, 4/16/2008, p10-10, 1p; (AN 31698224) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31698224&site=ehost-live Industry Says War Has Hurt Military Modernization Efforts. By: Kreisher, Otto. CongressDaily AM, 4/16/2008, p22-22, 1p; (AN 31698236) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31698236&site=ehost-live Here We Go Again. By: Wilson, George C.. CongressDaily AM, 4/14/2008, p4-4, 1p; (AN 31653797) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31653797&site=ehost-live Bush Warns Congress Not To Fatten Supplemental Measure. By: Koffler, Keith; Schneider, Ben; Bourge, Christian. CongressDaily, 4/10/2008, p5-5, 1p; (AN 31636670) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31636670&site=ehost-live Bush Accepts Petraeus Recommendations On Troops In Iraq. CongressDaily, 4/10/2008, p12-12, 1p; (AN 31636677) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31636677&site=ehost-live Petraeus Warns Against Taking Troops From Iraq Too Soon. By: Scully, Megan. CongressDaily, 4/8/2008, p3-3, 1p; (AN 31653811) http://lumen.cgsccarl.com/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&an=31653811&site=ehost-live

CARL Digital Library - Recent additions

Browse these latest additions to the CARL Digital Library (added 10-29 Apr 2008)

• School of Advanced Military Studies Monographs
• Fort Leavenworth History Collection
• Military History 1900-1939
• World War II Operational Documents
• General Military History Collection
• Operational Leadership Experiences Collection
• CGSS Student Papers Interwar Period 1919-1939
• CGSC MMAS Theses Collection

CARL Brownbag session - Overdrive Audio Books

The CARL is hosting a brownbag session in the Library Learning Center today from 1230 - 1330 on how to Connect, download and listen to Overdrive Audio Books.

Using your CARL library card you can now have access to over 700 downloadable digital audio books via the Kansas State Library's Overdrive website. We've added available titles to our online catalog so you can discover these great titles while searching our resources as well.

You can get a quick sense of what's available to you by selecting the link below and browsing thru the titles.

Overdrive audio titles

Overdrive Audio Books Start Guide

Latest counterinsurgency articles

2 new articles found for: (counterinsurgency or assymetric warfare or insurgenc*)

	1.	Koran, Kalashnikov, and Laptop: The Neo-Taliban Insurgency in Afghanistan Lester W Grau. The Journal of Military History. Lexington: Apr 2008. Vol. 72, Iss. 2; p. 630 (1 page) Abstract | Full text Full Text - PDF (57 K)
	2.	US Special Forces and Counterinsurgency in Vietnam: Military Innovation and Institutional Failure, 1961-1963 Joseph R Fischer. The Journal of Military History. Lexington: Apr 2008. Vol. 72, Iss. 2; p. 620 (3 pages) Abstract Full text Full Text - PDF (154 K)

Notable - Peace Time: Cease-Fire Agreements and the Durability of Peace

Peace Time: Cease-Fire Agreements and the Durability of Peace From the book jacket: "Why do cease-fire agreements sometimes last for years while others flounder barely long enough to be announced? How to maintain peace in the aftermath of war is arguably one of the most important questions of the post--Cold War era. And yet it is one of the least explored issues in the study of war and peace. Here, Page Fortna offers the first comprehensive analysis of why cease-fires between states succeed or fail. She develops cooperation theory to argue that mechanisms within these agreements can help maintain peace by altering the incentives for war and peace, reducing uncertainty, and helping to prevent or manage accidents that could lead to war. To test this theory, the book first explores factors, such as decisive victory and prior history of conflict, that affect the baseline prospects for peace. It then considers whether stronger cease-fires are likely to be implemented in the hardest or the easiest cases. Next, through both quantitative and qualitative testing of the effects of cease-fire agreements, firm evidence emerges that agreements do matter. Durable peace is harder to achieve after some wars than others, but when most difficult, states usually invest more in peace building. These efforts work. Strong agreements markedly lessen the risk of further war. Mechanisms such as demilitarized zones, dispute resolution commissions, peacekeeping, and external guarantees can help maintain peace between even the deadliest of foes." Related podcast - author presentation University-Channel Podcast

Selected articles: The Journal of Military History - April Issue

	Across the Yalu: Rules of Engagement and the Communist Air Sanctuary during the Korean War1 Kenneth P Werrell. The Journal of Military History. Lexington: Apr 2008. Vol. 72, Iss. 2; p. 451 (25 pages) Abstract | Full text | Full Text - PDF (1 MB)
	Dresden 1945: Reality, History, and Memory Tami Davis Biddle. The Journal of Military History. Lexington: Apr 2008. Vol. 72, Iss. 2; p. 413 (37 pages) Abstract | Full text | Full Text - PDF (2 MB)
	Embellishing Omaha Beach George D Salaita. The Journal of Military History. Lexington: Apr 2008. Vol. 72, Iss. 2; p. 531 (4 pages) Abstract | Full text | Full Text - PDF (167 K)
	From Détente to the Soviet Collapse: The Cold War from 1975 to 1991 Jonathan M House. The Journal of Military History. Lexington: Apr 2008. Vol. 72, Iss. 2; p. 624 (2 pages) Abstract | Full text | Full Text - PDF (107 K)
	Hiroshima in History: The Myths of Revisionism Thomas A Julian, Sean L Malloy. The Journal of Military History. Lexington: Apr 2008. Vol. 72, Iss. 2; p. 535 (5 pages) Abstract | Full text | Full Text - PDF (262 K)
	Imagining Future War: The West's Technological Revolution and Visions of Wars to Come, 1880-1914 John Ferris. The Journal of Military History. Lexington: Apr 2008. Vol. 72, Iss. 2; p. 582 (3 pages) Abstract | Full text | Full Text - PDF (157 K)

Operational Leadership Experiences

We've added some 834 interviews from the Operational Leadership Experiences project to our online catalog. Browse them here (originally made available online in our digital library)

"A project of the Combat Studies Institute, the Operational Leadership Experiences Interview Collection archives firsthand, multi-service accounts from military personnel who planned, participated in and supported operations in the Global War on Terrorism."

Latest articles - Iraq War

EBSCOhost Alert Results Sacrificed To the Surge. By: Spring, Silvia; Kaplow, Larry; Babak; Dehghanpisheh; Ali, Hussam; Mahdi, Salih. Newsweek, 4/14/2008, Vol. 151 Issue 15, p30-31, 2p, 1c; (AN 31586703) The Warrior Returns. By: Quindlen, Anna. Newsweek, 4/14/2008, Vol. 151 Issue 15, p84-84, 1p, 1c; (AN 31586799) Back in Baghdad. By: Ghosh, Bobby. Time, 4/14/2008, Vol. 171 Issue 15, p30-34, 5p, 1 map, 8c; (AN 31560642) WASHINGTON WHISPERS. By: Bedard, Paul; Parker, Suzi; Omestad, Thomas; Skiba, Katherine. U.S. News & World Report, 4/7/2008, Vol. 144 Issue 10, p12-14, 2p; (AN 31548582) Bush Vows to Stay the Course in Iraq. By: Walsh, Kenneth T.. U.S. News & World Report, 4/7/2008, Vol. 144 Issue 10, p16-16, 1p, 2c; (AN 31548584) Campaign Warfare. By: Whitelaw, Kevin; Mulrine, Anna. U.S. News & World Report, 4/7/2008, Vol. 144 Issue 10, p34-36, 3p, 11c; (AN 31548595) Presidential Contenders Will Have Key Roles In Senate Hearing On Iraq War. By: Morris, David; Anburajan, Aswini; Aigner-Treworgy, Adam; Jones, Athena. CongressDaily AM, 4/4/2008, p2-2, 1p; (AN 31564817) Dems Eye Mid-April Markup Of War Funds Bill. CongressDaily, 3/28/2008, p9-9, 1p; (AN 31516809) Democratic Challengers Trying To Shift Spotlight To Iraq. By: McPike, Erin. CongressDaily, 3/27/2008, p12-12, 1p; (AN 31470889)