Waging war across three domains
Why it matters: The US faces the risk of another protracted land war in Asia if air power alone is relied upon for strategic compulsion.
- The Bunker, originally from the Project on Government Oversight, highlights the limitations of air warfare in achieving political compulsion.
- The article questions whether the US is on a path toward another land war in Asia, despite extensive air strikes.
- Over 10,000 targets inside Iran have reportedly been hit over the past month, yet the effectiveness of these strikes in compelling Iran is implicitly questioned.
The article from the Project on Government Oversight raises concerns about the potential for a land war in Asia, arguing that while air campaigns can inflict damage, they are insufficient to achieve strategic objectives or compel an adversary. This suggests a critical gap in current military thinking, where air power alone is seen as a decisive factor, potentially leading to prolonged conflicts.
