Military and Strategic Journal
Issued by the Directorate of Morale Guidance at the General Command of the Armed Forces
United Arab Emirates
Founded in August 1971

Articles

Strategic Tools: National Strategic Deterrence, Reassurance and Dissuasion

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Former Dean of the National Defense College   Focusing effort is just as necessary when seeking to maintain regional security as it is when states seek to change the status quo. Today our region

Strategic Requirements: Balancing Short Term Desires with Enduring Interests

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Former Dean of the National Defense College   Every national strategy requires adaptability and an understanding of regional dynamics to succeed. The ongoing crisis with Qatar shows the adaptability required to maintain effective alliances

Strategic Challenges: Maintaining Alliances

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Former Dean of the National Defense College   Effective execution of national strategies requires adaptability and an appreciation of regional dynamics. Today our region faces strategic challenges in multiple countries, and even when the

Strategic Tools: National Strategic Deception

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Former Dean of the National Defense College   The Italian politician Niccolò Machiavelli wrote: “Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.” National leaders need to be warry of their

Strategic Approaches: Profiting from Complexity

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Former Dean of the National Defense College   The UAE has been an innovative leader among states as the world careens into the Knowledge-based Era. This new era, characterized as a competitive landscape driven

Strategic Concepts: the Indirect Approach

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Former Dean of the National Defense College   When considering potential threats, today’s strategic leaders should always consider one of the “less than obvious” aspects of international power: the Indirect Approach.  Strategy is about

Strategic Issues: National Reach

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Dean of National Defence College   Many analysts talk about the complexity of modern military operations but most fail to consider one of the most important aspects of employing national power: strategic National Reach.

Strategic Approaches The PotentSmart-Power of the UAE

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Dean of National Defence College   National security is a key requirement of all states. Protecting the national interests of any nation requires the development of strategies and capabilities designed to meet a wide

Strategic Issues: Sources of National Strength

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Dean of National Defence College   Strategic leaders work to advance the security and prosperity of their states by wielding power and influence on the global stage. National strength thus includes both power and

UAE’s indigenous defense industry climbs new heights

By Dr. Fahad Saif Harhara, CEO NIMR   As we celebrate our 45th anniversary as a nation, our indigenous defence industry is also climbing to new heights thanks to fresh impetus and inspiration from the government.   For over

Message of H.E. Saif Mohamed Al Hajeri, Chief Executive Officer of Tawazun Economic Council & Tawazun Holding on the 45th National day anniversary

Message of H.E. Saif Mohamed Al Hajeri, Chief Executive Officer of Tawazun Economic Council & Tawazun Holding on the 45th National day anniversary click here

Saab Middle East Salutes the Wise Leadership of UAE

Samira Harib Vice President Marketing & Sales Director UAE Military Programs Saab Middle East   On behalf of Saab Middle East Management and staff, I am honored to extend my sincere greetings to H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,President

Strategic Issues: Coordinating National Power

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Dean of National Defence College Today our region is facing multiple strategic challenges. To act effectively against such challenges our strategic leaders must have not only an understanding of the tools of national

Strategic Issues: Desired Effects of National Power

By: Dr. John R.Ballard Dean of National Defence College     Protecting the national interests of any nation requires the development of capabilities to meet a wide variety of challenges.  Although using the instruments of national power effectively can

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