Adam Wunische

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There are no laws in political science...

...but wars will always be harder, more costly, and induce more unintended consequences than anticipated.

A core finding of my forthcoming book on the history of US CT in Afghanistan is that you cannot, in fact, just kill people you think are bad and have it all be fine 🙄

This is a bad survey question. The general public are not legal scholars and getting their views on it is not useful. That's like surveying astrophysicists on deterrence theory. If you want to know if Americans support or oppose the war, then just ask that question.

Your periodic reminder that one's brand is completely distinct from talent.

This should be standard practice for every intelligence analyst and baked into their performance evaluation. It isn't.

... Something about pots and kettles

Is that a good thing, you might be wondering... 👇

Schrödinger's strategic depth

Metaphors can be good for communicating analysis, but metaphors as analysis, not so good.

With consequences for retention, morale, and recruiting.

Not an insignificant fact...

Research is not about "pulling together references" and saving time, but also about the things you discover along the way while doing the research yourself.

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Hey! Scholars! If you're using someone's work in your class, sometimes it's nice to email them and tell them, because then they might feel good about their research instead of entirely crushed by the academic humanities' ongoing descent into the grave

The most popular word used in online dating profiles in each US state

Favorite line: "While weapons definitely matter ... history repeatedly shows that what matters most is who wields them, how they are trained, how they are led, and whether supportive institutions exist to sustain them and integrate their unleashed violence into coordinated action."

Is the Age of Drones Really the Age of Poor Maneuver? On today’s battlefields, drones are undeniably lethal. They kill with precision, shape movement across the battlespace, and impose a constant

New article in War on the Rocks is... very good. Not just because the analysis is great (anchoring current developments in historical context) but because they're honest about their past assessments and potential current biases. A case study in how to do it right.

warontherocks.com/2026/02/is-t...

Amen

Well but also because of the people who are evil

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Today, I started a new position at the Center for Naval Analyses. After many years of cheering on Army, I'm now required to say... Go Navy, beat Army!

The irony being that if you do so, you're incredibly valuable to employers. If not, you're easily replaceable.

Rule #1: listen to smart people when they speak. 👇

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