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American military historian and strategic analyst at the American Enterprise Institute (born 1970), known for his pivotal role in designing and advocating the 2007 Iraq Surge strategy. A leading voice in neoconservative defense policy circles.
Frederick Kagan's 2007 AEI report and book that laid out the blueprint for what became the Iraq Surge. Argued that a significant increase in US troop levels, combined with a shift to population-centric counterinsurgency strategy, could reverse the deteriorating situation in Iraq.
American defense policy analyst and resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, known for work on US military strategy, NATO policy, and defense transformation. Collaborator of Frederick Kagan and prominent neoconservative voice on military affairs.