Insider: Short of War

The Last A-Team: Special Forces Aren't Special Anymore


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In this deep-dive audio discussion, we explore the provocative argument that U.S. Army Special Forces have lost their strategic edge. Originally built for the analog, rural challenges of the 1950s , the modern Green Berets face an existential crisis in today's hyper-surveilled, digital battlefield. This episode breaks down the institutional inertia, the trap of prioritizing mere presence over actual strategy , and the urgent Army Special Forces transformation required to make elite units truly special again.

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Insider: Short of WarBy Irregular Warfare Initiative