U.S. Naval War College Digital Commons

The U.S. Naval War College Digital Commons is an institutional repository that brings together a variety of news reports, research publications, books and journals. Whether you’re a scholar, military leader, government professional or an independent researcher, we hope you’ll find the wide array of ideas, analysis and opinions useful and inspiring.

What is an Institutional Repository?

An institutional repository is an archive for collecting, preserving and disseminating digital copies of the intellectual output of an institution, with an aim to preserve and provide access to that research. It is an excellent platform for working papers or copies of published articles and conference papers, in addition to presentations and other works not published elsewhere.

Disclaimer

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) maintains this website to enhance public access to its research and educational resources. This service is continuously under development. NWC makes every effort to keep this site current and to correct errors brought to our attention.

Linking Policy and Disclaimer of Endorsement

This material may include useful hypertext links or pointers to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations and persons. Provided links and pointers are solely for information and convenience. References are not intended to reflect the opinion of NWC, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy, the United States Government, or its officers or employees concerning the significance, priority or importance to be given the referenced entity, product, service or organization. Such references are not an official or personal endorsement of any product, person, or service, and may not be quoted or reproduced for the purpose of stating or implying NWC endorsement or approval of any product, person, or service.