Allan D. English

The 21st Century has witnessed an explosion of work on the American concept of Network Centric Warfare (NCW). Dr. Allan English, Dr. Richard Gimblett and Howard Coombs add a new perspective to this literature with their examination of the history of networked operations and its relevance for Canadian Forces (CF). While they ultimately focus on Canadian concerns, English, Gimblett and Coombs hold a mirror up to the American transformation debate. In its reflection, American analysts can see the unexamined assumptions of DoD transformation debates with disturbing clarity. For a topic that has been dominated by American voices, this Canadian perspective offers a valuable counterpoint.… (más)