Joseph Clark

Cleveland

Contributor at Freelance

Ohioan. Autistic. Pragmatist tending towards “tough-mindedness” in James’ sense. he/him or they/them

Articles

Military Strategy and the Political Dynamics of War

Jan 9, 2025 | militarystrategymagazine.com | Joseph Clark

Joseph Roger Clark is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Towson University in Maryland. His scholarship examines issues of strategy, civil-military relations, and organizational learning. Colin Gray, the late scholar of strategy, was correct — politics is master. War is a political event. Although this observation is most often attributed to Carl von Clausewitz, it can be traced back to Cicero.
DOD Partners With Interagency on Helping Communities Recover From Wildfires

Jan 5, 2025 | defense.gov | Joseph Clark

The Defense Department is working with interagency partners to strengthen federal coordination of recovery efforts in response to wildfires. DOD joined the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Interior and Homeland Security and the Environmental Protection Agency in announcing a memorandum of agreement this month that will foster interagency coordination in helping communities recover after a wildfire.
Austin recounts lessons in leadership at West Point address

Dec 9, 2024 | army.mil | Joseph Clark

WEST POINT, N.Y. — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called on the next generation of Army officers to lead with courage and unwavering commitment to those women and men who have answered the call to serve. In his Dec.
DOD Announces $988 Million Ukraine Security Assistance Package

Dec 8, 2024 | globalsecurity.org | Joseph Clark |John Pike

December 7, 2024 By Joseph Clark, DOD News Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today nearly $1 billion in additional security assistance to help Ukraine bolster its combat power amid Russia's continued aggression. The $988 million package of new equipment, provisioned under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, includes unmanned aerial systems, rocket munitions and support for maintenance and repair programs.
Austin Welcomes Armenia's Defense Minister to Pentagon

Dec 6, 2024 | globalsecurity.org | Joseph Clark |John Pike

December 5, 2024 By Joseph Clark, DOD News Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan at the Pentagon today. The two leaders met to discuss the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Armenia, which includes a longstanding partnership between Armenia's Defense Ministry and the Kansas National Guard. "Your visit is historic," Austin said as he welcomed his counterpart.
CNO Discusses Navy's 2024 Recruiting Success

Dec 4, 2024 | globalsecurity.org | Joseph Clark |John Pike

December 4, 2024 By Joseph Clark, DOD News Navy leaders are focused on positioning the nation's sea service as a world class employer in building upon this year's recruiting and retention success, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti said yesterday. After falling short of its recruiting goal last year, the Navy exceeded its target in fiscal year 2024 with 40,978 new sailors joining the ranks, while at the same time posting strong retention figures across the enlisted force.
Project Olympus Forges Critical Digital Pathways to Enable Interoperability

Dec 2, 2024 | myheraldreview.com | Joseph Clark

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Austin Bolsters U.S. Cooperation with Fiji, Concludes 12th Trip to Indo-Pacific

Nov 24, 2024 | globalsecurity.org | Joseph Clark |John Pike

November 23, 2024 By Joseph Clark, DOD News Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a new agreement today aimed at enhancing the United States' logistics cooperation with Fiji today as he closed out his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific since taking office.
Austin Makes First Visit to Fiji by U.S. Defense Secretary

Nov 24, 2024 | globalsecurity.org | Joseph Clark |John Pike

November 22, 2024 By Joseph Clark, DOD News Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in Fiji today, marking the first visit to the Pacific Island nation by a U.S. Defense Secretary. The stop is the final leg of Austin's 12th visit to the Indo-Pacific, where he continues to build upon the strong regional partnership forged under his tenure.
Austin Makes First Visit to Fiji by U.S. Defense Secretary

Nov 21, 2024 | defense.gov | Joseph Clark

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in Fiji today, marking the first visit to the Pacific Island nation by a U.S. Defense Secretary. The stop is the final leg of Austin's 12th visit to the Indo-Pacific, where he continues to build upon the strong regional partnership forged under his tenure. Austin was greeted by members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and received a Fijian traditional welcome ceremony at Black Rock Camp upon his arrival.