John P. Sullivan 12/3/24 John P. Sullivan 12/3/24

The Devastation of Urban Warfare: Lessons from Manila, 1945

Manila's experience offers valuable lessons for mitigating civilian suffering in future urban conflicts and for planning effective post-conflict recovery efforts.

Dr. James M. Duggan 10/30/24 Dr. James M. Duggan 10/30/24

The Importance of NIMS and ICS in Managing Election-Related Civil Unrest

Read about the importance of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) in managing potential civil unrest during elections, especially in urban areas. This blog highlights the heightened risks due to political tensions, extremist activities, and external conflicts, and suggests that lessons from the Boston Marathon bombing show NIMS' effectiveness in preparing for such events.

John P. Sullivan 10/23/24 John P. Sullivan 10/23/24

The Future of Urban Warfare: Insights from David Kilcullen

David Kilcullen’s insights in “Urban Operations: War, Crime, and Conflict” explore the evolving dynamics of urban warfare, highlighting the increasing complexity and technological advancements shaping modern conflicts.

Nadav Morag 10/18/24 Nadav Morag 10/18/24

The Killing of Yahya Sinwar and the Value of Tunnels in Urban Operations

The killing of Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas in the Gaza Strip and one of the chief architects of the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre of Israelis actually demonstrates the efficacy of extensive tunnel networks in maintaining command and control.

John P. Sullivan 10/15/24 John P. Sullivan 10/15/24

Urban Security in an Increasingly Urbanized World

The editors of Urban Operations explore the multifaceted challenges of urban security in the 21st century. They emphasize the increasing significance of cities as strategic and contested spaces, attracting various actors and forms of conflict, from high-intensity crime to large-scale combat operations

Nathan Jones 9/17/24 Nathan Jones 9/17/24

Mayos and Chapitos at War in Mexico

More than 30 people have been killed in Culiacán, Sinaloa, during Mexico's Independence Day week due to violence between factions of the Sinaloa cartel. This conflict erupted following the arrests of Chapo Guzmán’s son and Mayo Zambada in the United States. The violence has led to significant disruptions including roadblocks and burning vehicles, prompting warnings from the US government.

John P. Sullivan 9/10/24 John P. Sullivan 9/10/24

Urban Operations: War, Crime, and Conflict at the UOPC

Urban operations demand serious study. The text Urban Operations, War, Crime, and Conflict was well represented at the third iteration of the 40^th Infantry Division’s Urban Operations Planners Course (UPOC) held at Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) Los Alamitos, California in both live and virtual sessions.