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Nov 2021
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Special Operations Forces and Great Powe...

Irregular Warfare Initiative
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Will the role and capabilities required of special operations forces change in a geopolitical context characterized by great power competition? How will SOF balance enduring counterterrorism missions with new requirements to deter great power rivals? This episode examines those questions and more and features a discussion with General Richard Clarke, command ... Show More
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