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David Maxwell

@DavidMaxwell161

VP Center for Asia Pacific Strategy, Sr Fellow GPF. Small Wars Journal. Opinions my own. "Irregular warfare is the military contribution to political warfare."

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Joined August 2012
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10/31/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary smallwarsjournal.com/2026/10…
10/31/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

10/31/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. PERSPECTIVE: National Resilience Requires a New Narrative of Shared Responsibility 2. Opinion | ‘The Navy SEALs...

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National Security News & Commentary Director’s Picks for October 31, 2026 upi.com/Korea-Regional-Revie…
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A powerful and important essay from my friend and colleague from north Korea, Hyunseung Lee upi.com/Voices/2026/10/30/pe…
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10/30/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary smallwarsjournal.com/2026/10…
10/30/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

10/30/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. A Defense Contractor Gave Their Personal AI Agent Access to a Secure Pentagon System 2. Binance Suspends...

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National Security News & Commentary Director’s Picks for October 30, 2026 upi.com/Korea-Regional-Revie…
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10/29/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary smallwarsjournal.com/2026/10…
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10/29/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. Potomac Dialogue 2026 – Center for Asia Pacific Strategy 2. Fake News for the Resistance: The Office of...

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National Security News & Commentary Director’s Picks for October 29, 2026 upi.com/Korea-Regional-Revie…
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A Warrior’s View of Why War Fails: A Conversation with William McRaven

A Warrior’s View of Why War Fails: A Conversation with William McRaven

Access the podcast HERE. ​Summary:   In this Foreign Affairs interview, retired ADM William McRaven examines the limits of military force in achieving political objectives. The episode addresses Iran...

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Fake News for the Resistance: The Office of Strategic Services and the Nexus of Psychological and Unconventional Warfare During World War II smallwarsjournal.com/2026/10…
Fake News for the Resistance: The Office of Strategic Services and the Nexus of Psychological and...

Fake News for the Resistance: The Office of Strategic Services and the Nexus of Psychological and...

Access the web page for this fascinating and important dissertation HERE. Fake News for the Resistance: The Office of Strategic Services and the Nexus of Psychological and Unconventional Warfare...

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10/28/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary smallwarsjournal.com/2026/10…
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10/28/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. Opinion | This peninsula is an economic powder keg. A blast could cost trillions. 2. Opinion | America’s...

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10/27/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary smallwarsjournal.com/2026/10…
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10/27/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. Funding, force-structure issues could hinder Hegseth’s new autonomous command 2. At last, Army seeing progress...

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National Security News & Commentary Director’s Picks for October 27, 2026 upi.com/Korea-Regional-Revie…
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10/26/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary smallwarsjournal.com/2026/10…
10/26/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

10/26/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. Why Not UW? The Three Half-Truths Killing Unconventional Warfare by Duc Duclos 2. Passing of LTG(R) William P....

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