Peter Doran, and Mark Montgomery
A universal lesson of military strategy is never to get caught preparing for the last war. It is, however, possible to learn a great deal from it. European NATO has had a front-row seat to the Ukraine and Iran wars, two conflicts that combine the old and new aspects of the modern battlefield. America’s allies should take note. Applying lessons from these conflicts will be the best way to build up their forces and prevent an unwanted crisis with their most dangerous neighbor, Russia. Here’s how.
1. Bombs win battles. Allies win wars. The United States was significantly more effective in Operation Epic Fury thanks to Israel’s “near-peer” capabilities and exceptional interoperability with US forces. As Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth noted, we often settle for “willing but not capable” allies. Instead, Israel has demonstrated the value of going to war with a friend that can hit just as hard as the United States, is properly equipped with well-integrated systems and munitions, and has the willingness to fight. It is a model that European capitals must apply right now.
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