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Why Special Operations

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There is today a burgeoning discussion in the literature as to what really constitutes a “special operation,” what makes the forces that conduct them “special,” whether these aspects are so different from conventional military operations and forces as to warrant their own theory, and, if they do, what such a theory should be. This paper addresses an aspect of special operations that has yet to be explained adequately—the question of why special operations are conducted. The answer lies in the consideration of risk. Because policy-makers are inherently reliant upon some form of popular support to maintain their positions of power, they are also inherently averse to taking risky actions. The centrality of risk to policy decisions leads directly to this definition: special operations are unorthodox military solutions to difficult policy problems that lower the level of risk to policy-makers. This definition leads to a risk-centric theory of why special operations are conducted: if policy-makers have a difficult policy problem and they are unsatisfied with the level of risk presented by orthodox solutions or inaction, then they will choose special operations. After deriving this theory, this paper evaluates it, applies it to the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan, and discusses implications of the theory for the future of US special operations forces.

to policy decisions leads directly to this definition: Special operations are unorthodox military  solutions to difficult policy problems that lower the level of risk to policy-makers. Jonathan Schroden /reports/2020/09/COP-2020-U-028160-Final.pdf /reports/2020/09/COP-2020-U-028160-Final.png /reports/2020/09/Why%20SpecOps.png Countering Threats and Challenges /centers-and-divisions/cna/sppp

cna talks: The U.S. Departs Afghanistan

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On this episode of CNA Talks, Jonathan Schroden and Carter Malkasian join Elizabeth Cutler to discuss the ongoing U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

US Departs Afghanistan On this episode of CNA Talks, Jonathan Schroden and Carter Malkasian join Elizabeth Cutler to discuss the ongoing U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. The U.S. Departs Afghanistan Biographies Jonathan Schroden is the Director of CNA's Countering Threats and Challenges Program (CTCP), whose mission is to support US government efforts to better understand and counter state and non-state threats and challenges. Schroden has deployed or traveled to Afghanistan 13 times. Carter Malkasian was the special assistant for strategy to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman

cna talks: September 11, 2021

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On this episode of CNA Talks, Jonathan Schroden and Alex Powell discuss the plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. They cover the logistics of the withdrawal, how the Afghan Security Forces will operate without the U.S. forces, and what the withdrawal means for the future of Afghanistan.

On this episode of CNA Talks, Jonathan Schroden and Alex Powell discuss the plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. They cover the logistics of the withdrawal, how the Afghan Security Forces will operate without the U.S. forces, and what the withdrawal means for the future of Afghanistan. Biographies Jonathan Schroden is the Director of CNA's Countering Threats and Challenges Program (CTCP), whose mission is to support US government efforts to better understand and counter state and non-state threats and challenges. Schroden has deployed or traveled

The U.S. is Close to a Deal with the Taliban: What’s Next?

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Last Friday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Twitter that the United States had officially "come to an understanding with the Taliban on a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan."

The US is Close to a Deal with the Taliban: What’s Next? Last Friday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Twitter that the United States had officially "come to an understanding with the Taliban on a significant reduction in violence across Afghanistan." /images/InDepth/Post36.jpg The U.S. is Close to a Deal with the Taliban: What’s Next? 36 Dr. Jon Schroden Jonathan Schroden directs the Stability and Development Program. Schroden is an expert on the Marine Corps, special operations forces, terrorism/counterterrorism, indigenous force development, security force assistance, foreign

cna talks: Afghanistan: The Taliban, ISIS-K and Al Qaeda

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It’s been just over a year since the Taliban seized control of Kabul and established themselves as the government of Afghanistan. What has changed in Afghanistan in that time and what is the status of the major factions in the country? CNA’s Jonathan Schroden is joined by three experts on militant groups in Afghanistan, they discuss the status of the Taliban, Al Qaeda and ISIS-K in Afghanistan and the relationships between these groups.

Afghanistan: The Taliban, ISIS-K and Al Qaeda It’s been just over a year since the Taliban seized control of Kabul and established themselves as the government of Afghanistan. What has changed in Afghanistan in that time and what is the status of the major factions in the country? CNA’s Jonathan Schroden is joined by three experts on militant groups in Afghanistan, they discuss the status of the Taliban, Al Qaeda and ISIS-K in Afghanistan and the relationships between these groups. Afghanistan: The Taliban, ISIS-K and Al Qaeda Jonathan Schroden   is the director of CNA’s   Counter

Do the SEALs Have a Culture Problem or an OPTEMPO Problem?

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There have been a number of recent, high-visibility incidents of inappropriate—and in some cases, illegal—behavior involving Navy SEALs.

Do the SEALs Have a Culture Problem or an OPTEMPO Problem? There have been a number of recent, high-visibility incidents of inappropriate—and in some cases, illegal—behavior involving Navy SEALs. /images/InDepth/Post8.webp Do the SEALs Have a Culture Problem or an OPTEMPO Problem? 8 Margaux Hoar and Jonathan Schroden There have been a number of recent, high-visibility incidents of inappropriate—and in some cases, illegal—behavior involving Navy SEALs. In response, the commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, Rear Admiral Colin Green, issued a letter to his forces in which he emphatically

Weighing the Costs of War and Peace in Afghanistan

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The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Amb. Zalmay Khalilzad, tweeted that "peace requires agreement on four issues: counter-terrorism assurances, troop withdrawal."

Weighing the Costs of War and Peace in Afghanistan The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Amb. Zalmay Khalilzad, tweeted that "peace requires agreement on four issues: counter-terrorism assurances, troop withdrawal." /images/InDepth/Post00.jpg Weighing the Costs of War and Peace in Afghanistan 0 Jonathan Schroden After 16 days of negotiations, the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Amb. Zalmay Khalilzad,  tweeted  that "peace requires agreement on four issues: counter-terrorism assurances, troop withdrawal, intra-Afghan dialogue

cna talks: ISIS Tactics

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The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has received a lot of attention for their innovative tactics on and off the battlefield including their messaging, media activities and technology use. How innovative are they really? And, how should the U.S. and allies react? Listen along as Dr. Eric Thompson talks with four of CNA's experts to discuss what you need to know about ISIS's tactics. Topics include: ISIS's use of social media ISIS's use of drones, car bombs and tunnels The importance of holding territory ISIS's affiliates The effects of and reasons for barbarity The transfer of knowledge online The role of virtual technology

with Turkish and Algerian maritime forces, and coalition building for military operations in the CENTCOM region. Dr. Jonathan Schroden is director of CNA's Center for Stability and Development

cna talks: A New Vision for Special Operations Forces

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Since the start of the global war on terror in 2001, U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) have been laser-focused on counterterrorism. But as the Department of Defense shifts its priorities to great-power competition Special Operations Command (SOCOM), is adapting to fit this new mission. In this episode of CNA Talks, experts on Special Operations Forces sit down to discuss the Special Operations Command’s Vision and Strategy document.

Forces sit down to discuss the Special Operations Command’s Vision and Strategy document. A New Vision for Special Operations Forces Biographies Jonathan Schroden  is the Director of CNA's ... for U.S. Special Operations Gets Right—and Wrong" by Jonathan Schroden ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ContactTitle /*/Contact/JobTitle ContactEmail /*/Contact/Email ContactPhone

cna talks: Ending the Endless War

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Jon Schroden and Carter Malkasian discuss the peace deal between the United States and the Taliban. They go through its strengths and weakness and what it means for the future of Afghanistan.

Ending the Endless War Jon Schroden and Carter Malkasian discuss the peace deal between the United States and the Taliban. They go through its strengths and weakness and what it means for the future of Afghanistan. Ending the Endless War Jonathan Schroden   directs the Center for Stability and Development at CNA. Since joining CNA in 2003, Schroden has deployed ten times to Afghanistan ... to Come, by Carter Malkasian CNA InDepth : The U.S. is Close to a Deal with the Taliban: What’s Next? By Jon Schroden War on the Rocks : Getting Ahead of the Implications of a U.S.-Taliban Deal