Parameters

Aims & Scope

Parameters is a refereed journal of ideas and issues.

It provides a forum for mature thought on the art and science of land warfare, joint and combined matters, national and international security affairs, military strategy, military leadership and management, military history, ethics, and other topics of significant and current interest to the US Army and the Department of Defense.

It serves as a vehicle for continuing the education and professional development of graduates of the US Army War College (USAWC) and other senior military officers, as well as members of government and academia concerned with national security affairs.

Parameters (ISSN 0031-1723, USPS 413530) is an official US Army Periodical, published quarterly by the US Army War College, ATTN: Parameters, 47 Ashburn Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013-5238.

Phone: (717) 245-4943 or DSN 242-4943.

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Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Al Qaeda and the Internet: The Danger of “Cyberplanning”

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Timothy L.

• The New Mercenaries and the Privatization of Conflict

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Thomas K.

• Planning for Conflict Termination and Post-Conflict Success

  Citation: 19

  Authors: William

• The Origins of the New Terrorism

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Matthew J.

• To Change a War: General Harold K. Johnson and the PROVN Study

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Lewis

• InfoSwarms: Drone Swarms and Information Warfare

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Zachary

• Reflections on the Citizen-Soldier

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Barry

• The Strategic Importance of Water

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Kent Hughes

• Imposing Peace: Total vs. Limited Wars, and the Need to Put Boots on the Ground

  Citation: 13

  Authors: William R.

• SOVIET ACTIVE MEASURES AND DISINFORMATION: OVERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Dennis