Kendrick Kuo

Assistant Professor @NavalWarCollege. Military innovation, strategy, operations, nationalism. Views own.

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

My forthcoming @Journal_IS article "Dangerous Changes" is the second in what has become an unplanned trilogy that tries to push military innovation studies in new directions. Let me elaborate ...

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@andro_mathewson Thanks for reading! You may also be interested in my broader work that tackles the topic more directly: https://t.co/rFvJreqH2D

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

After four rewarding years at @NavalWarCollege, I will be starting a new position as assistant professor of security studies at @GeorgeMasonU @ScharSchool! I look forward to joining the impressive faculty, teaching in the int’l security program, and reconnecting with DC friends.

[William D. James @w_d_james]

Invoking Munich & Chamberlain to talk about Ukraine is fashionable but often misleading. In @jststs, I review two recent books on appeasement - and examine how hype about new tech (air power) distorted British strategy in the 1930s. 50 free copies here 👇 https://t.co/JPx4vZ5rsK

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

The standard framework for studying military change—innovation, adaptation, and emulation—involves varying degrees of novelty. My new article explores "restoration"—recovering older ways of war—as an essential but overlooked fourth mode of military change. https://t.co/tzhDtawUOE

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@lnachman32 Congratulations Lev!

[Rachel Metz @ProfRachelMetz]

New article alert, coauthored with the phenomenal @RenanahJoyce and just out in @ISQ_Jrnl. We explore how civilian leaders of recipient states can interfere with U.S. efforts to export liberal civil-military relations via security assistance.
https://t.co/QVyuZtuqvx

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

My department is hiring a director for our Russian Maritime Studies Institute! Ideal candidates will have significant experience researching Russian security issues. PhD preferred, but not required. Must be US citizen. Application closes 6 Jan 2025. https://t.co/zEBgWbHYU0

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@m_ashley_vance Congratulations!!!

[Nadège Rolland @RollandNadege]

I would have loved for such a program to be available when I started my career as a China analyst, 30 years ago. I’m stoked to be joined by top experts teaching open source research tips + methods.
More info & applications here: https://t.co/5fZIVD9C32

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

Excited to dig into @jjding99’s new book Technology and the Rise of Great Powers, which just arrived on my doorstep today. Assigning it to my fall class on military innovation!

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@samseitz3 @aruggeri_eu @KelloLucas @blagden_david Congratulations, Sam!

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@EvansRyan202 Thanks Ryan!

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

My article "Preparing the U.S. Cyber Force for Extended Conflict," co-authored with my @NWC_CIPI colleagues Jay Vogt and Dan Grobarcik, won 2nd place for @NavalInstitute's information warfare essay contest. It's now out in @USNIProceedings here: https://t.co/s2T7vbRwxY

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

Very excited for this book—not only a great cover but an important contribution.

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@aaronbateman22 Don’t worry, interservice rivalry is waiting backstage for its time to shine.

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

@mevers90 Straight to paperback? You fancy.

[Theo Milonopoulos @MilonopoulosT]

Our special episode of The Debrief featuring the Honorable Rahm Emanuel, @USAmbJapan, in conversation with @FPRI_Orbis & myself during his visit to @NavalWarCollege, is now available for viewing here:

https://t.co/KVEgLNSMYT

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

All these things can be true at the same time. As people like to say, quoting William Gibson, the future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed.

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

This morning I just happened to read a series of drone-related articles in a row which collectively capture the contours of contemporary debate. There's agreement that relatively cheap drones are transforming tactics, but ongoing discussion about strategic impacts. (Thread)

[Kendrick Kuo @KendrickKuotes]

Setting aside broad analytic categories, what about a China contingency specifically? Sam Tangredi's recent @USNIProceedings essay takes aim at Replicator, making a compelling case that more ordnance, not drones, is a better bet to offset PLA advantages. https://t.co/NKnnT6i3VQ