Human Geography
Mapping the Earth's Trouble Spots and the People Who Live There
April 18 by John M. DoyleThere's more to geography than maps or the statistics on population and exports that are found in almanacs. In an era of low intensity conflicts and asymmetric warfare, grassroots diplomacy and c...
Examining Cross-Cultural Gestures for Human Intelligence
April 16 by IDGA EditorThis podcast with David Matsumoto, Professor and Director of Emotion and Culture Research at San Francisco State University, examines inter-group aggression and violence as it pertains to studies of...
U.S. is Making Asia-Pacific Region Unstable, Says China
April 16 by Mike O'BrienBy sending more ships, planes and troops to the Asia-Pacific region, and by strengthening its military alliances there, the U.S. is destabilizing the Asia-Pacific region, China said on Tuesday. In...
Robots, Lasers and Drones! The Tools of Modern Warfare
April 15 by Mike O'BrienThe need for efficient hardware in an age of fiscal challenges is matched only by the need to stay one step ahead of the game. Despite spending cuts, the U.S. military is storming forward with its...
Mobile Training Teams & COIN Shura: Helping to Minimize Civilian Casualties
March 28 by Col. Bradley WeiszIn December of 2009, President Barack Obama ordered the build-up of an additional 30,000 U.S. forces to Afghanistan in support of the 8-year-old war officially known as Operation Enduring Freedom....
U.S. Cities: Cameras Everywhere, Drones All Around
March 26 by Mike O'BrienThe future of surveillance in America’s metropolitan areas has been spelled out by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg – and it’s pretty intense. Mr. Bloomberg said that within...
Understanding the Big Picture of Human Geography
March 25 by Adam SilvermanHow the U.S Army accounts for ‘Human Geography’ is vitally important to cultural preparation within the operational environment. The following interview with Adam Silverman of the US Arm...
Human Geography: Appliance of Science in the World’s Troubled Spots
March 25 by Mike O'BrienHuman Geography is rapidly becoming one of the main ingredients in the intelligence gathering processes associated with conflicts throughout the world. An understanding of where people are and why...
Human Geography: What the Future Holds for U.S. Security Forces
March 06 by Dr. Adam L. SilvermanThe U.S. Army has recently begun developing a Regionally Aligned Force (RAF) concept. This will make the concept of human geography even more relevant for military personnel. One of the intention...
U.S. and Japan Ink New Cooperation Rules Amid Tension with China
January 17 by IDGA EditorFor the first time in 15 years, U.S. Defense officials began talks on Thursday, January 17, with their Japanese counterparts on strategic cooperation amid mounting tensions with China. The aim is...
U.S. Military seeks skills, technology to avoid costly cultural misunderstandings
September 25 by John M. DoyleBy John M. Doyle How U.S. And coalition forces interact with local villagers can affect intelligence gathering and both tactical and strategic mission outcomes. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin...
Through the Lens of an Outsider: Evaluating the Human Terrain
September 20 by Andrew LohmanAccording to Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Lohman and Colonel Wiley Thompson, the key to properly assessing the human and geographical landscape in foreign regions is understanding people in the context...