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Ret. Lt. Gen. David Barno

Ret. Lt. Gen. David Barno
David Barno is a Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at the American University School of International Service. Previously, he served as senior American commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan from 2003–2005 before moving on to become a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security.
Ideas

Access to Talent: Why Shattering the Military's Glass Ceiling Matters

Future wars will be won far more by out-thinking enemies than by out-muscling them, and including women in every part of the U.S. military makes America’s defenses stronger.

  • Ret. Lt. Gen. David Barno and Nora Bensahel, The Atlantic
Business

Can the US Military Win Wars If It Keeps Losing Talented Officers?

The Pentagon worries its rigid personnel system is driving away the leaders it will need for the conflicts of the 21st century.

  • Ret. Lt. Gen. David Barno and Nora Bensahel, The Atlantic
Ideas

With Shrinking Budgets, Pentagon Should Rely More on Guard, Reserve Troops

The Pentagon must think more creatively about how to structure and when to use reserve forces. By Ret. Lt. Gen. David Barno

  • Ret. Lt. Gen. David Barno