2015 Military Reports
- Active Duty Military Personnel by Service by Region/Country Dec 2015
- Strategy and Grand Strategy: What Students and Practitioners Need to Know by Dr. Tami Davis Biddle Strategic Studies Institute December 31, 2015
- Reforming U.S. Export Controls Reforms: Advancing U.S. Army Interests by Dr. Richard Weitz Strategic Studies Institute December 23, 2015
- Enabling Others to Win in a Complex World: Maximizing Security Force Assistance Potential in the Regionally Aligned Brigade Combat Team by CPT (P) Liam P. Walsh Strategic Studies Institute December 18, 2015
- Taking Action on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Peacekeepers - Report of an Independent Review on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by International Peacekeeping Forces in the Central African Republic Independent Review on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by International Peacekeeping Forces in the Central African Republic 17 Dec 2015 -- "In the spring of 2014, allegations came to light that international troops serving in a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (“CAR”) had sexually abused a number of young children in exchange for food or money (the “Allegations”)."
- Autonomous Weapon Systems: A Brief Survey of Developmental, Operational, Legal, and Ethical Issues by Mr. Jeffrey L. Caton Strategic Studies Institute December 16, 2015
- Lethal and Legal? The Ethics of Drone Strikes by Dr. Shima D. Keene Strategic Studies Institute December 15, 2015
- Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan - December 2015 Released 15 Dec 2015
- Afghanistan Human Rights and Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict - Special Report On Kunduz Province UNAMA/UNOHCHR 12 Dec 2015 -- The report covers the period from 28 September to 13 October 20151 and presents the preliminary findings by UNAMA regarding civilian protection concerns, potential violations of international humanitarian law and human rights violations and abuses following the Taliban’s attack and control of Kunduz city, the initial phase of the counter-offensive by pro-Government Forces and the period that ensued until Government forces regained control of the city. The report documents harm inflicted on civilians and civilian property, and related human rights concerns.
- The Human Terrain System: Operationally Relevant Social Science Research in Iraq and Afghanistan by Dr. Christopher Sims Strategic Studies Institute December 11, 2015
- Report on the human rights situation in Ukraine - 16 August to 15 November 2015 UNOHCHR 09 Dec 2015
- Mastering the Gray Zone: Understanding a Changing Era of Conflict by Dr. Michael J. Mazarr Strategic Studies Institute December 02, 2015
- The Russian Navy - A Historic Transition Office of Naval Intelligence Dec 2015
- Operation Freedom’s Sentinel - Quarterly Report and Biannual Report to the United States Congress - September 30, 2015 Lead Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations Released 03 Dec 2015 -- This report presents selected high-visibility counterterrorism operations, and battles against the Taliban insurgency, conducted by the Afghan Special Security Forces (ASSF) with the support of U.S. Special Forces. This includes one of the largest raids in Afghanistan against al-Qaeda networks as well as the recent Kunduz operation. Multiple investigations into the U.S. bombing of a hospital during the Kunduz campaign remain ongoing
- 2015 Report To Congress Of The U.S.-China Economic And Security Review Commission U.S.-China Economic And Security Review Commission Nov 2015
- The New Arab Regional Order: Opportunities and Challenges for U.S. Policy by Mr. Gregory Aftandilian Strategic Studies Institute November 30, 2015
- China's second Africa policy paper The Chinese government on 05 December 2015 released its second Africa policy paper as Chinese President Xi Jinping and African leaders gathered for the second summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
- National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 23 November 2015 -- The United Kingdom is the only major country in the world today which is simultaneously going to meet the NATO target of spending 2% of our GDP on defence and the UN target of spending 0.7% of our GNI on development, while also increasing investment in our security and intelligence agencies and in counter-terrorism.
- From Assistance to Partnership: Morocco and its Foreign Policy in West Africa by Dr. Mohammed El-Katiri Strategic Studies Institute November 17, 2015
- TURKEY 2015 REPORT European Commission 10 Nov 2015 -- "As regards the political criteria, the pace of reforms slowed down, also due to protracted elections. The outgoing government made efforts to reinvigorate the EU accession process. However, this repeated commitment was offset by the adoption of key legislation in the area of the rule of law, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly that ran against European standards. The political landscape continues to be divided."
- THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSION REPORT #1: FINAL REPORT 09 Nov 2015 -- The report represents the work of the Independent Commission (IC) established by the World Anti-Doping Agency President "to conduct an independent investigation into doping practices; corrupt practices around sample collection and results management; and, other ineffective administration of anti-doping processes that implicate Russia, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), athletes, coaches, trainers, doctors and other members of athletes’ entourages; as well as, the accredited laboratory based in Moscow and the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA)"
- United States Naval Aviation 1910–2010 by Mark L. Evans and Roy A. Grossnick Naval History and Heritage Command, Department of the Navy November 2015
- Training Humans for the Human Domain by Dr. Steve Tatham, Mr. Keir Giles Strategic Studies Institute November 02, 2015
- SIGAR Report to Congress: October 30, 2015 Quarterly Report to the United States Congress 30 Oct 2015
- Unlocking India’s Strategic Potential in Central Asia by Mr. Roman Muzalevsky Strategic Studies Institute October 29, 2015
- Breaking the Bathsheba Syndrome: Building a Performance Evaluation System that Promotes Mission Command by Colonel Curtis D. Taylor Strategic Studies Institute October 26, 2015
- The Real Rebalancing: American Diplomacy and the Tragedy of President Obama’s Foreign Policy by Dr. John R. Deni Strategic Studies Institute October 26, 2015
- The Rise of iWar: Identity, Information, and the Individualization of Modern Warfare by Colonel Glenn J. Voelz Strategic Studies Institute October 16, 2015
- The Army War College Review Vol. 1 No. 3 Edited by Dr. Larry D Miller Strategic Studies Institute October 14, 2015
- Lessons Encountered: Learning from the Long War Edited by Richard D. Hooker, Jr., and Joseph J. Collins National Defense University Press Sep 2015
- Active Duty Military Personnel by Service by Region/Country (DMDC Data) September 30, 2015 [XLSX]
- The Ethics of Drone Strikes: Does Reducing the Cost of Conflict Encourage War? by Dr. James Igoe Walsh, Dr. Marcus Schulzke Strategic Studies Institute September 29, 2015
- Defense Spending by State Fiscal Year 2014 report - Part 1 28 Sep 2015
- Defense Spending by State Fiscal Year 2014 report - Part 2 28 Sep 2015
- The Limits of Offshore Balancing by Dr. Hal Brands Strategic Studies Institute September 24, 2015
- Developing Emerging Leaders: The Bush School and the Legacy of the 41st President Edited by Dr. Joseph R. Cerami Strategic Studies Institute September 18, 2015
- The Future Security Environment: Why the U.S. Army Must Differentiate and Grow Millennial Officer Talent by Colonel Michael J. Arnold Strategic Studies Institute September 09, 2015
- Afghanistan: Midyear Report 2015 - Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict UNAMA/OHCHR Aug 2015
- Using Target Audience Analysis to Aid Strategic Level Decisionmaking by Dr. Steve Tatham Strategic Studies Institute August 25, 2015
- Report of Investigation IAW Army Regulation (AR) 15-6 - Facts and Circumstances Surrounding Allegations of Shooting of Afghan Civilians Outside Village Stability Platform (VSP) Belambai US Forces-Afghanistan Released 18 Aug 2015
- Report on the human rights situation in Ukraine - 16 May to 15 August 2015 UNOHCHR 15 Aug 2015
- Duffer’s Shoal: A Strategic Dream of the Pacific Command Area of Responsibility by Colonel Russell N. Bailey, Colonel (NZ) Christopher J. Parsons, Colonel Elizabeth R. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel Derek J. O'Malley, Lieutenant Colonel Bob Dixon, Ms. Laura McAleer Strategic Studies Institute August 11, 2015
- 2015-16 Key Strategic Issues List Edited by Professor John F. Troxell Strategic Studies Institute August 07, 2015
- A Shared Burden: The Military and Civilian Consequences of Army Pain Management Since 2001 by Colonel Craig Trebilcock Strategic Studies Institute August 04, 2015
- Operation Freedom’s Sentinel - Quarterly Report to the United States Congress (April 1, 2015–June 30, 2015) Lead Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations Released 04 Aug 2015 -- This initial Lead Inspector General (Lead IG) quarterly report to Congress provides an introduction to the U.S. missions in Afghanistan under the overseas contingency operation (OCO) known as Operation Freedom’s Sentinel (OFS).
- Partial Revised Submission Of The Russian Federation To The Commission On The Limits Of The Continental Shelf In Respect Of The Continental Shelf Of The Russian Federation In The Arctic Ocean - Executive Summary Russian Federation 03 Aug 2015
- SIGAR Report to Congress: July 30, 2015 Quarterly Report to the United States Congress 30 Jul 2015
- The Limits of Military Officers’ Duty to Obey Civilian Orders: A Neo-Classical Perspective by Mr. Robert E. Atkinson, Jr. Strategic Studies Institute July 30, 2015
- China’s Rise and Reconfiguration of Central Asia’s Geopolitics: A Case for U.S. "Pivot" to Eurasia by Mr. Roman Muzalevsky Strategic Studies Institute July 29, 2015
- The Chinese People's Liberation Army in 2025 Edited by Mr. Roy Kamphausen, Dr. David Lai Strategic Studies Institute July 28, 2015
- Report on National Security Implications of Climate-Related Risks and a Changing Climate DoD 24 Jul 2015 -- This report responds to the Congressional request to the Department of Defense to identify the most serious and likely climate-related security risks for each Combatant Command, the ways in which the Combatant Commands are integrating mitigation of these risks into their planning processes, and a description of the resources required for an effective response.
- A Hard Look at Hard Power: Assessing the Defense Capabilities of Key U.S. Allies and Security Partners Edited by Gary J. Schmitt Strategic Studies Institute July 22, 2015 - Following the end of the Cold War, less attention has been paid to America’s allies, especially their “hard power” capabilities, despite the United States and its allies going to war more frequently than before. This volume addresses that gap.
- Defense of Japan 2015 (Annual White Paper) Japan Ministry of Defense 21 Jul 2015
- Report on the Protection of Civilians in the Armed Conflict in Iraq: 11 December 2014 – 30 April 2015 UNAMI / OHCHR Released 13 Jul 2015 -- This Report on the Protection of Civilians in the Armed Conflict in Iraq is published jointly by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). It covers the period of 1 December 2014 to 30 April 2015.
- Active Duty Military Personnel by Service by Region/Country (DMDC Data) June 30, 2015 [XLSX]
- Paid to Perform: Aligning Total Military Compensation with Talent Management, Vol. 8 by Mr. Roy A. Wallace, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Michael J. Colarusso, COL Andrew O. Hall, Colonel David S. Lyle, Major Michael S. Walker Strategic Studies Institute June 30, 2015
- The Army War College Review Vol. 1 No. 2 Strategic Studies Institute Edited by Dr. Larry D Miller June 29, 2015
- The Strategic Lessons Unlearned from Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan: Why the ANSF Will Not Hold, and the Implications for the U.S. Army in Afghanistan by Dr. M. Chris Mason Strategic Studies Institute June 25, 2015
- A/HRC/29/CRP.4 - Report of the detailed findings of the Commission of Inquiry on the 2014 Gaza Conflict UN Human Rights Council 22 Jun 2015
- Global Trends: World at War - Forced Displacement in 2014 UNHCR Released 18 Jun 2015 -- "Global forced displacement has seen accelerated growth in 2014, once again reaching unprecedented levels. The year saw the highest displacement on record. By end-2014, 59.5 million individuals were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or human rights violations. This is 8.3 million persons more than the year before (51.2 million) and the highest annual increase in a single year."
- The New Russian Engagement with Latin America: Strategic Position, Commerce, and Dreams of the Past by Dr. R. Evan Ellis Strategic Studies Institute June 17, 2015
- Report on Enhancing Security and Stability in Afghanistan - June 2015 Released 16 Jun 2015 -- "This report is submitted consistent with section 1225 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 (P.L. 113-291), which replaces the previous reporting requirement for reports on “Progress toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan.” It includes a description of the strategy of the United States for security and stability in Afghanistan, a current and anticipated threat assessment, as well as a description and assessment of the size, structure, strategy, budget, and financing of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. This inaugural report is the first in a series of reports required every 180 days through fiscal year 2017 and was prepared in coordination with the Secretary of State. (...) This report covers efforts to enhance security and stability in Afghanistan from December 1, 2014, through May 31, 2015."
- Uniting our Strengths for Peace - Politics, Partnership and People: Report of the High-Level Independent Panel on United Nations Peace Operations High-Level Independent Panel on United Nations Peace Operations 16 Jun 2015
- The 2014 Gaza Conflict: Factual and Legal Aspects State of Israel 14 Jun 2015 -- "The following Report — The 2014 Gaza Conflict (7 July – 26 August 2014): Factual and Legal Aspects — presents detailed factual and legal information regarding the intensive hostilities that took place from July 7 to August 26, 2014 between the State of Israel and Hamas and other terrorist organisations operating in the Gaza Strip (“the 2014 Gaza Conflict”, also known as Operation “Protective Edge”)".
- Report of the detailed findings of the commission of inquiry on human rights in Eritrea - A/HRC/29/CRP.1 UN Human Rights Council Released 05 Jun 2015
- Report of the commission of inquiry on human rights in Eritrea - A/HRC/29/42 UN Human Rights Council Released 04 Jun 2015
- The Strategic Importance of the Global Oil Market by Dr. Leif Rosenberger Strategic Studies Institute June 04, 2015
- Iraq’s Shia Warlords and Their Militias: Political and Security Challenges and Options by Dr. Norman Cigar Strategic Studies Institute June 03, 2015
- Report on the human rights situation in Ukraine - 16 February to 15 May 2015 UNOHCHR 01 Jun 2015
- Gold, Blood, and Power: Finance and War Through the Ages by Mr. James Lacey Strategic Studies Institute May 29, 2015
- From Cooperation to Competition - The Future of U.S.-Russian Relations by COL Gregory K. Anderson, COL Gert-Jan Kooij, LTC Karen L.T. Briggman, LTC Joseph E. Hilbert, Lt Col Christopher T. Lay, Dr. James C. McNaughton. Edited by Dr. John R. Deni Strategic Studies Institute May 28, 2015
- China's Military Strategy China Information Office of the State Council 26 May 2015
- From Frozen Ties to Strategic Engagement: U.S.-Iranian Relationship in 2030 by Mr. Roman Muzalevsky Strategic Studies Institute May 12, 2015
- Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2015 DoD Released 08 May 2015
- The Gulf Moment: Arab Relations Since 2011 by Dr. Florence Gaub Strategic Studies Institute May 04, 2015
- SIGAR Report to Congress: April 30, 2015 Quarterly Report to the United States Congress 30 Apr 2015
- The PLA Navy: New Capabilities and Missions for the 21st Century Office of Naval Intelligence Apr 2015
- Stand Up and Fight! The Creation of U.S. Security Organizations, 1942-2005 Edited by Colonel Ty Seidule, Dr. Jacqueline E. Whitt Strategic Studies Institute April 30, 2015
- Parsing Chinese-Russian Military Exercises by Dr. Richard Weitz Strategic Studies Institute April 15, 2015
- The State-Society/Citizen Relationship in Security Analysis: Implications for Planning and Implementation of U.S. Intervention and Peace/State-building Operations by Dr. Yannis A. Stivachtis Strategic Studies Institute April 10, 2015
- A Russian View on Landpower by Major General Aleksandr V. Rogovoy, Mr. Keir Giles Strategic Studies Institute April 09, 2015
- Commemorating the nineteenth anniversary of the historical gathering and selection of Ameer-ul-Momineen on 16th Aries 1375 AH (solar) i.e. 4th April 1996 in Kandahar - The biography of the leader of Islamic Emirate Ameer-ul-Momineen, Mullah Mohammad Umar ‘Mujahid’ (May Allah safeguard him). Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan 04 Apr 2015
- Thucydides Was Right: Defining the Future Threat by Dr. Colin S. Gray Strategic Studies Institute April 03, 2015
- Strengthening Statehood Capabilities for Successful Transitions in the Middle East / North Africa Region by Dr. Mohammed El-Katiri Strategic Studies Institute April 02, 2015
- Active Duty Military Personnel by Service by Region/Country (DMDC Data) March 31, 2015 [XLSX]
- Project 1704: A U.S. Army War College Analysis of Russian Strategy in Eastern Europe, an Appropriate U.S. Response, and the Implications for U.S. Landpower Edited by Colonel Douglas V. Mastriano, LTC Derek O'Malley Strategic Studies Institute March 26, 2015
- 12th Report - Towards the next Strategic Defence and Security Review: Part Three UK House of Commons - Defence Committee 25 Mar 2015 -- "The Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) and the plans to develop the Future Force 2020 no longer reflect the new threats to peace around the world, says the Defence Committee in its report: "Re-thinking Defence to Meet New Threats"."
- 10th Report - Re-thinking defence to meet new threats UK House of Commons - Defence Committee 24 Mar 2015
- Fiscal Year 2014 DoD Annual Freedom of Navigation (FON) Report DoD 23 Mar 2015
- A/HRC/28/18: Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the human rights situation in Iraq in the light of abuses committed by the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and associated groups - Advance Unedited Version Human Rights Council 13 Mar 2015 -- The present report has been prepared by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution A/HRC/RES/S-22/1, in which the Council requested the High Commissioner to dispatch a mission to Iraq to investigate alleged violations and abuses of international human rights law committed by ISIL and associated terrorist groups, and to establish the facts and circumstances of such abuses and violations, with a view to avoiding impunity and ensuring full accountability. The report provides an overview of the situation from June 2014 to February 2015, as requested in resolution A/HRC/RES/S-22/1.
- The Army War College Review Vol. 1 No.1 Edited by Dr. Larry D Miller Strategic Studies Institute March 12, 2015
- 8th Report - Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2013-14 UK House of Commons - Defence Committee 11 Mar 2015
- Syria: Alienation and Violence, Impact of Syria Crisis Report 2014 Syrian Centre for Policy Research March 2015
- Report on the human rights situation in Ukraine - 1 December 2014 to 02 March 2015 UNOHCHR 02 Mar 2015
- Afghanistan Annual Report on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: 2014 UNAMA/OHCHR Feb 2015
- Breaking the Nordic Defense Deadlock by Dr. Stefan Forss, Colonel (Ret.) Pekka Holopainen Strategic Studies Institute February 20, 2015
- Lying to Ourselves: Dishonesty in the Army Profession by Dr. Leonard Wong, Dr. Stephen J. Gerras Strategic Studies Institute February 17, 2015
- Senior Conference 50, The Army We Need: The Role of Landpower in an Uncertain Strategic Environment Edited by Major Charlie D Lewis, Dr. Rachel M Sondheimer, Colonel Jeffrey D Peterson Strategic Studies Institute February 11, 2015
- Always Strategic: Jointly Essential Landpower by Dr. Colin S. Gray Strategic Studies Institute February 11, 2015
- 7th Report - The situation in Iraq and Syria and the response to al-Dawla al-Islamiya fi al-Iraq al-Sham (DAESH) UK House of Commons - Defence Committee 05 Feb 2015
- New Realities: Energy Security in the 2010s and Implications for the U.S. Military Edited by Dr. John R. Deni Strategic Studies Institute February 03, 2015
- SIGAR Report to Congress: Supplement to the January 30, 2015 Quarterly Report to the United States Congress 30 Jan 2015
- SIGAR Report to Congress: January 30, 2015 Quarterly Report to the United States Congress 30 Jan 2015
- Do Fewer Resources Mean Less Influence? A Comparative Historical Case Study of Military Influence in a Time of Austerity by Dr. Mary Manjikian Strategic Studies Institute January 30, 2015
- Getting to the Left of SHARP: Lessons Learned from West Point's Efforts to Combat Sexual Harassment and Assault by Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Colonel Cindy R. Jebb, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Gade, Cadet Hope C. Landsem Strategic Studies Institute January 13, 2015
- Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Libya and on related technical support and capacity-building needs UNHCHR/UNSMIL 12 Jan 2015, Released 10 Feb 2015
- The Effective Use of Reserve Personnel in the U.S. Military: Lessons from the United Kingdom Reserve Model by Dr. Shima D. Keene Strategic Studies Institute January 02, 2015
- Liberal Party Campaign Platform 2015 National Security Elements
- Developing a High-Energy Laser for the Navy By Peter Morrison and Dennis Sorenson FUTURE FORCE – JANUARY 23, 2015
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