Global Commons and Domain Interrelationships: Time for a New Conceptual Framework? (Strategic Forum, October 2010)
Abstract
Key Points: The global commons, viewed as the essential conduits of U.S. national power in a rapidly globalizing and increasingly interconnected world, have taken on an added degree of importance for the U.S. defense planning community over the last several years. Increasing challenges to the U.S. military are making access and freedom of action in the global commons more problematic. Least recognized and understood of these planning challenges are the domain interrelationships within the commons. The traditional approach to military concept development for the global commons has been domain-centric (maritime, air, space, and so forth). This planning construct, one of geographic "stovepipes," does not properly account for the complexities of domain interrelationships. A new military planning paradigm that properly accounts for the full extent of domain interrelationships is required. This paradigm must fully quantify these interrelationships and seek synergies and leverage in military operations by exploiting the overlap of domains.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA530438
Entities
People
- Mark E. Redden
- Michael P. Hughes
Organizations
- National Defense University