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Christopher D. Kolenda

Christopher D. Kolenda
Christopher D. Kolenda is the editor and co-author of the critically acclaimed book Leadership: The Warrior’s Art.He recently served as the senior advisor on Afghanistan and Pakistan to the Department of Defense senior leadership and has served four tours in Afghanistan.
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America's National Security Trilemma — and How to Solve It

In fighting small wars, you get to pick only two of these: centralized control, detailed understanding, and acceptable operational tempo. Here's how to choose.

  • Christopher D. Kolenda
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Obama Asked the Military For A Plan to Protect Civilians. Here’s One.

We learned through experience the importance of preventing civilian casualties in today’s wars.

  • David Petraeus and Christopher D. Kolenda
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70 Years After D-Day, the Legacy of WWII Veterans Carries On

The stories of valor that took place on Normandy Beach 70 years ago need to be passed on to future generations. Here’s one of them. By Christopher D. Kolenda

  • Christopher D. Kolenda