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Kaliningrad: Impregnable Fortress or “Russian Alamo”?

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Steve Wills examines the Russian Port City of Kaliningrad, its significance to the Russian Federation and how Finland’s acceptance into NATO has increased its isolation.

Kaliningrad: Impregnable Fortress or “Russian Alamo”? Steve Wills examines the Russian Port City of Kaliningrad, its significance to the Russian Federation and how Finland’s acceptance into NATO has increased its isolation. /images/InDepth/2023/Kaliningrad-map-resized.jpg Kaliningrad: Impregnable Fortress or “Russian Alamo”? Steve Wills Steve Wills is a Research Scientist with CNA’s Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. . As a Navy historian, his research interests include the history of U.S. Navy strategy development over the Cold War and immediate post-Cold War eras, and the post-World

Plans and Strategy

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CNA experts in strategy and plans have advised Marine Corps, Navy, homeland security senior leaders for decades, including analysis for today’s force designs.

speak with Dr. Steve Wills about his new book, Strategy Shelved: The Collapse of Cold War Naval Strategic Planning. Why Special Operations? Dr. Jonathan Schroden explains why special operations forces

coming in from the cold: The Collapse of Cold War Naval Strategic Planning

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On this episode of Coming in From the Cold, CNA analysts Josh Tallis and Steve Wills join Bill. They discuss Steve's new book, "Strategy Shelved: The Collapse of Cold War Naval Strategic Planning."

Episode 31 | The Collapse of Cold War Naval Strategic Planning On this episode of Coming in From the Cold, CNA analysts Josh Tallis and Steve Wills join Bill. They discuss Steve's new book, "Strategy Shelved: The Collapse of Cold War Naval Strategic Planning." The Collapse of Cold War Naval Strategic Planning Biographies Lt. Cdr. Steven Wills : In 20 years as an active duty U.S. Navy ... first instantiation of Dynamic Force Employment in the High North. Further Reading "Strategy Shelved: The Collapse of Cold War Naval Strategic Planning,"   by Steve Wills. "The War for Muddy

coming in from the cold: The Cold War at Sea

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In this episode of Coming in from the Cold, Bill welcomes Rear Admiral Mike McDevitt (Ret.) and Commander Steve Wills (Ret.) to discuss the Maritime Strategy of the 1980s. McDevitt and Wills recall some of the key players surrounding the development of the Maritime Strategy. This includes CNA analysts who used open-source data to hypothesize that the goal of the Soviet Navy was to protect their ballistic missile submarines. Additionally, they point to Secretary of the Navy John Lehman, who helped convince the Reagan administration that a 600-ship fleet was necessary to challenge the Soviet Navy. Finally, the group discusses the key role that perception played in the Maritime Strategy, enhancing deterrence by reinforcing in the Soviet mind the idea that they could not win a war with the United States.

2 In this episode of Coming in from the Cold, Bill welcomes Rear Admiral Mike McDevitt (Ret.) and Commander Steve Wills (Ret.) to discuss the Maritime Strategy of the 1980s. McDevitt and Wills ... the University of Southern California. He is also a graduate of the National War College. Lt. Cdr. Steven Wills : In 20 years as an active duty U.S. Navy officer, Wills served on a variety of small ... Weapons Directorate (JNLWD), and at NATO Joint Forces Command (JFCNP), Naples, Italy. Wills holds a Ph.D. in military history and an M.A. in history from Ohio University, an M.A. in National Security

Analysis in Combat: The Story of Desert Storm

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In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, CNA Talks presents “Analysis in Combat. In this mini-series, we’ll be bringing you interviews with CNA field representatives, military officers and historians about the conflict and the impact of CNA’s field program on the war effort. In this episode, Dr. Steve Wills, CNA’s resident naval historian joins us to tell the story of the Navy’s role in the first Gulf War. This episode was originally released on January 13, 2021.

Analysis in Combat: The Story of Desert Storm In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, CNA Talks presents “Analysis in Combat. In this mini-series, we’ll be bringing you interviews with CNA field representatives, military officers and historians about the conflict and the impact of CNA’s field program on the war effort. In this episode, Dr. Steve Wills, CNA’s resident naval historian joins us to tell the story of the Navy’s role in the first Gulf War. This episode was originally released on January 13, 2021. Analysis in Combat: The Story of Desert Storm https

CIMSEC Forum for Authors and Readers 2021

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On October 14, 2021 CNA and CIMSEC co-hosted CFAR 2021, CIMSEC’s annual forum for authors and readers. The event featured the authors of CIMSEC’s most popular pieces over the past year, including ones on PRC fishing and maritime militia fleets, US Navy strategy and sailors’ relationship with technology. Steve Wills from CNA also spoke about his new book, “Strategy Shelved,” published by USNI Press.

CIMSEC Forum for Authors and Readers 2021 On October 14, 2021 CNA and CIMSEC co-hosted CFAR 2021, CIMSEC’s annual forum for authors and readers. The event featured the authors of CIMSEC’s most popular pieces over the past year, including ones on PRC fishing and maritime militia fleets, US Navy strategy and sailors’ relationship with technology. Steve Wills from CNA also spoke about his new book, “Strategy Shelved,” published by USNI Press. CIMSEC Forum for Authors and Readers 2021 https://www.youtube.com/embed/vR53l4DXq-M /our-media/videos Videos

coming in from the cold: Urgent Fury: The 1983 Invasion of Grenada

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 In 1983, the United States along with Caribbean partner nations invaded the island nation of Grenada. The goals of the operation outlined by the Reagan administration were to protect American citizens on the island, forestall further chaos, and restore the rule of law and order on the island of Grenada. While broadly successful in objectives, the operation was criticized by both U.S. and allied officials. In this episode of Coming in From the Cold, Alex Powell and Steve Wills join Bill, to discuss operation Urgent Fury, and its impact on military reform and special operations forces.

and allied officials. In this episode of Coming in From the Cold, Alex Powell and Steve Wills join Bill, to discuss operation Urgent Fury, and its impact on military reform and special operations forces. Urgent Fury: The 1983 Invasion of Grenada The 1983 Invasion of Grenada Lt. Cdr. Steven Wills : In 20 years as an active-duty U.S. Navy officer, Wills served on a variety of small and medium surface

coming in from the cold: The Chernobyl Meltdown: Past and Present

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On April 26, 1986, reactor No.4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, triggering one of the worst man-made disasters in human history. Today, Chernobyl is back in the news as the site of one of the first battles in the Russia-Ukraine War. In this episode of Coming in From the Cold, Steve Wills sits down with Michael Kofman and Mary Chesnut, from CNA’s Russia Studies program. They discuss the impact that the Chernobyl accident had on the Ukrainian people, and the strategic value of the site today. *Listener note: this episode was recorded on March 24, 2022, before reports emerged that Russian troops stationed in Chernobyl developed “acute radiation sickness.” Biographies Michael Kofman   is the director of CNA’s Russia Studies Program. He is an expert in Russian armed forces, military thought, capabilities, and strategy. Mr. Kofman is also a Senior Editor at War on the Rocks, where he regularly authors articles on strategy, the Russian military and Russian decision-making. Twitter:   https://twitter.com/KofmanMichael Mary Chesnut is an associate research analyst with CNA’s Russia Studies Program. Prior to joining CNA, she was the program manager of the Nuclear Security Working Group a non-partisan organization at George Washington University. Twitter:   https://twitter.com/nuke_nerd

38 On April 26, 1986, reactor No.4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded, triggering one of the worst man-made disasters in human history. Today, Chernobyl is back in the news as the site of one of the first battles in the Russia-Ukraine War. In this episode of Coming in From the Cold, Steve Wills sits down with Michael Kofman and Mary Chesnut, from CNA’s Russia Studies program. They discuss the impact that the Chernobyl accident had on the Ukrainian people, and the strategic value of the site today. *Listener note: this episode was recorded on March 24, 2022, before reports

coming in from the cold: Duck and Cover

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On this episode of Coming in From the Cold, returning guests Steve Wills and Anya Fink join Bill to discuss the Cold War history of fallout shelters, evacuations plans, and other aspects of civil defense.

27 On this episode of Coming in From the Cold, returning guests Steve Wills and Anya Fink join Bill to discuss the Cold War history of fallout shelters, evacuations plans, and other aspects of civil defense. Duck and Cover Biographies Lt. Cdr. Steven Wills : In 20 years as an active-duty U.S. Navy officer, Wills served on a variety of small and medium surface combatants, including an assignment as the executive officer of a mine countermeasures ship. Anya Fink   is a research analyst with CNA's Russia Studies Program. Her research focuses on Russian strategy and approaches

coming in from the cold: The Mujahideen: From Allies To Menace

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This month on Coming in From the Cold, a discussion of the history of Afghanistan leading up to the Soviet Invasion, and the legacy of the war in the modern-day nation. Regular guest Steve Wills sits in for Bill Rosenau as host and is joined by Ohio University professor of history Dr. John Brobst, and Dr. Jon Schroden Director of CNA's Center for Stability and Development.

22 This month on Coming in From the Cold, a discussion of the history of Afghanistan leading up to the Soviet Invasion, and the legacy of the war in the modern-day nation. Regular guest Steve Wills sits in for Bill Rosenau as host and is joined by Ohio University professor of history Dr. John Brobst, and Dr. Jon Schroden Director of CNA's Center for Stability and Development. The Mujahideen: From Allies To Menace Biographies Dr. Jonathan Schroden is the Director of CNA's Center for Stability and Development (CSD), and also directs CNA's Special Operations Program, which focuses