"You can't kill your way to success in a counter insurgency effort. You have to protect the people, get the civil military balance right, train the locals, and practice effective strategic communications."
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Admiral James G. Stavridis, a distinguished U.S. Navy officer and former Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, has left an indelible mark on global security and diplomacy. Born on February 15, 1955, in a small town in Pennsylvania, his career spans over three decades of military service, coupled with a robust academic background as an author and educator. With a focus on bridging military strategies and international relations, Stavridis emphasizes collaboration and understanding, shaping a legacy that continues to inspire future leaders in both defense and diplomacy.
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"Eighty-five percent cannot read when they enter the security forces of Afghanistan. Why? Because the Taliban withheld education during the period of time in which these men and women would have learned to read."
James G. Stavridis