Most people measure military power with weapons, manpower, or resources, but How Militaries Learn shows that the key to success on the modern battlefield lies in the mind. Modern weapons and plentiful resources matter little if militaries cannot organize efficiently, exercise initiative, and take advantage of opportunities as they arise. How Militaries Learn examines 200 years of data from militaries around the world and arrives at a surprising conclusion: learning to think on the battlefield depends on a deep reservoir of human capital in society. Using case studies of France, Prussia, Turkey, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, How Militaries Learn shows the different ways that militaries learn to think and succeed on the battlefield. Anyone who wants to understand military power should read How Militaries Learn.

Bullet Points captures the complexity, tragedy, and hope of warfare and violence in human and nonhuman society, with reprints and original stories every three months. The January 2024 issue (Volume 4) presents stories on a combat theme:

Original StoriesJoe Prosit, "Instant War"Lucas Enne, "Revival"Lesley L. Smith, "Wartime Telework"Henry McFarland, "Every Soldier''s Right"Andrew Knighton, "The Sound of War"Daniel Elliot, "Contract Killer"ReprintRick Kennett, "The Carmel B Crazies"ReviewRefractions, by M V Melcer

Bullet Points captures the complexity, tragedy, and hope of warfare and violence in human and nonhuman society, with reprints and original stories every three months. The April 2024 issue (Volume 5) presents stories on a fantastical theme:

Original Stories

Annika Barranti Klein, "Say a Prayer to the New God"Robert Runté, "The Guy with the Shopping Cart"Andy Clark, "A Final Raid"

Reprints

Elana Gomel, "Alyona and Ivan"Elaine Isaak, "Joenna''s Ax"Rudy Kremberg, "The Air Show"Joab Stieglitz, "Operation Jinx"

Review

Dune: Part Two

Most people measure military power with weapons, manpower, or resources, but How Militaries Learn shows that the key to success on the modern battlefield lies in the mind. Modern weapons and plentiful resources matter little if militaries cannot organize efficiently, exercise initiative, and take advantage of opportunities as they arise. How Militaries Learn examines 200 years of data from militaries around the world and arrives at a surprising conclusion: learning to think on the battlefield depends on a deep reservoir of human capital in society. Using case studies of France, Prussia, Turkey, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, How Militaries Learn shows the different ways that militaries learn to think and succeed on the battlefield. Anyone who wants to understand military power should read How Militaries Learn.

Bullet Points captures the complexity, tragedy, and hope of warfare and violence in human and nonhuman society, with reprints and original stories every three months. The January 2024 issue (Volume 4) presents stories on a combat theme:

Original StoriesJoe Prosit, "Instant War"Lucas Enne, "Revival"Lesley L. Smith, "Wartime Telework"Henry McFarland, "Every Soldier''s Right"Andrew Knighton, "The Sound of War"Daniel Elliot, "Contract Killer"ReprintRick Kennett, "The Carmel B Crazies"ReviewRefractions, by M V Melcer

Bullet Points captures the complexity, tragedy, and hope of warfare and violence in human and nonhuman society, with reprints and original stories every three months. The April 2024 issue (Volume 5) presents stories on a fantastical theme:

Original Stories

Annika Barranti Klein, "Say a Prayer to the New God"Robert Runté, "The Guy with the Shopping Cart"Andy Clark, "A Final Raid"

Reprints

Elana Gomel, "Alyona and Ivan"Elaine Isaak, "Joenna''s Ax"Rudy Kremberg, "The Air Show"Joab Stieglitz, "Operation Jinx"

Review

Dune: Part Two