The First Great Compound War: Why America Is Fighting Iran With an Obsolete Theory of Victory

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The United States is continuing its military campaign against Iran, relying on an outdated theory of victory that prioritizes battlefield dominance. The article discusses the strategic limitations in the US approach to conflict with Iran, highlighting broader regional security challenges.

Abstract The renewed U.S. military campaign against Iran reveals more than a regional crisis—it exposes the limits of America’s prevailing theory of victory. While the United States retains overwhelming military superiority, it continues to approach contemporary conflict as though battlefield dominance alone can produce enduring political success. This essay argues that such assumptions are increasingly obsolete. The confrontation with Iran … Read more The post The First Great Compound War: Why America Is Fighting Iran With an Obsolete Theory of Victory appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.