Failed States and Casualty Phobia: Implications for Force Structure and Technology Choices

The book explores the rise of failed states as a major contributor to global political instability and highlights the growing aversion to casualties among U.S. political and military leaders. It examines the shift from traditional large-scale warfare to irregular, intra-state conflicts and critiques the current military leadership's hesitance to engage in combat. The author argues for a reevaluation of defense funding priorities, particularly as the Air Force increasingly takes on roles aimed at minimizing casualties.