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Applying the Olympus Mons Problem-Solving Model to Defeat Iran in the Gray Zone

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Applying the Olympus Mons Problem-Solving Model to Defeat Iran in the Gray Zone

Oshawn Jefferson0 Comments

Published: June 3, 2026 In an age of persistent great power competition, the fight for influence is the decisive precursor to any potential conflict. Adversaries like Iran, who cannot compete…

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China’s AI-Driven Information Operations Are Here: The US Needs an AI RMA

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China’s AI-Driven Information Operations Are Here: The US Needs an AI RMA

Matthew J. Fecteau0 Comments

The DoD must incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to counter the influence of China. Artificial intelligence will inevitably determine who shapes future conflicts. China is actively using these capabilities to…

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