Ryan Shaw

Strategist/Historian. Ret. Army officer advancing #competitivestatecraft #higheredstrategy & #militarylearning @ASU. All views my own; retweets ≠ endorsements.

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

See my latest in Small Wars Journal:
"the most critical thing to know about the JCC is that it stands no chance of succeeding if it does not inspire as much action outside the department as inside."

[Small Wars Journal @smallwars]

"Whistling in the Dark: Why the Pentagon’s Joint Concept for Competing is Not Enough" by Ryan Shaw https://t.co/t8ySnzoPK0

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

@jaxrshaw @MaxWilliams711 Rough work!

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

I've heard a lot over the years about Eisenhower's farewell address. I'm sure I've even quoted it a time or two. But I was today years old the first time I read it in its entirety. It's very good. And short. I commend it to you.
We need more real leaders.

https://t.co/tBX6NeRjAY

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

Great note on Inter Populum from @SOFNewsUpdate

[Security & Defence PLuS @SecDefencePLuS]

We're #hiring for a Communications & Engagement Manager based in #London! Click below for details and to apply via @KingsJobs. https://t.co/zMk9FgEN8P

#jobalert #applynow #hiring #defencejobs #highereducationjobs #communicationsjobs

[David Maxwell @DavidMaxwell161]

A very important essay worth reading and discussing: "Whistling in the Dark: Why the Pentagon’s Joint Concept for Competing is Not Enough"
by Ryan Shaw
https://t.co/dU9LsjtnQM

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

@lukemperez Yes, the Donald Duck jab was super lame and cringe-worthy. The problem is, he was the only one on stage that night that didn’t say something so catastrophically stupid as to fully disqualify them from ever being considered a serious candidate (by me, that is… maybe others?)

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

Happy AUKUSversary!

Really proud of our progress on this initiative.

[Security & Defence PLuS @SecDefencePLuS]

Two years ago, the trilateral #AUKUS partnership was created to strengthen diplomatic, security, and #defence cooperation in the #indopacific region.

Click for reflections on the anniversary, as well as what we're doing at S&D+ to bolster AUKUS's success.
https://t.co/zLsAN6qV6b

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

“… And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”

Everybody knows the first line, but if that last line doesn’t give you chills…

[Michael Crow @michaelcrow]

.@ASU's student body mirrors the ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of Arizona. We are proud to serve and have no plans to change. https://t.co/ky3ytsNYC2

[ASU Competitive Statecraft Initiative @ASU_CSI]

Bipartisan consensus here on a very good idea. DOD report due to congress today. Hoping congressional intent prevails—for the good of the nation. https://t.co/ehe25LHSJD
@IrregularWarCtr @ASU @Future_of_War @McCainInstitute @WarInstitute @asu_ldns @SenMarkKelly @LindseyGrahamSC

[Elbridge Colby @ElbridgeColby]

Li Shang fu said PRC has never 1) occupied foreign territory or 2) supported a proxy war.

Tibet, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines would object on 1.

And on 2, what was China doing in Vietnam, Korea, and in Mao’s spreading of revolution? And how about Pakistan? #SLD23

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

What's really striking to me is not how rare these views are among vets, but how prevalent they are in the general population. Great Replacement... really?!?

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

Vets are held to a higher standard--and they should be. One violent extremist vet is one too many. But it helps to have a data-informed perspective. As in many other ways, our all-volunteer force is fairly reflective of the society it serves.

https://t.co/walRSz554N

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

One more reason I’m proud to work at @ASU !

@ASU_CSI

[Michael Crow @michaelcrow]

So, I’ve been added to the list of people banned from Russia.

I will miss those cards and flowers from Putin.

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

Maybe, rather than discouraging operators from thinking about the larger context of operations during GPC, leaders should stop and ask themselves why they weren’t thinking about it during GWOT.

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

The 'morale challenge' facing some special operators in the era of Great Power competition - Breaking Defense https://t.co/8TpIGhNCJV

[Ryan Shaw @RyanShawASU]

It’s not as if all that super-sexy direct action CT stuff wasn’t also in support of a campaign, right? I mean, I hope we weren’t just indiscriminately schwacking folks for the fun of it…