John Robb (GG theorist)
Encyclopedia
John M. Robb Jr is a United states
author, blogger and entrepreneur who writes mainly about Fourth Generation War and modern web technologies.
In 2007 he published his book Brave New War, describing the "Global Guerrilla thesis" he has been developing over the last few years. His thesis has contributed to the overall understanding of the "Global War on Terror
" and specifically the current Iraq War. Numerous other contemporary military theorists
have critiqued and stated the importance of the work John Robb has done, including Thomas P.M. Barnett, William Lind, and Chet Richards
Honors Program with a Bachelor of Science in Astronautical Engineering in 1985. His first focus was on joining NASA's astronaut program, but upon studying the declining state of events, he made the move into special operations
.
During his military career, "John served in a tier one counter-terrorist unit that worked closely with Delta
and Seal Team 6. John participated in global operations as a mission commander, pilot, and mission planner (El Salvador, Panama, Colombia, Egypt, etc.)," according to his bio.
He resigned his Air Force commission with the rank of Major in August 1992. He is currently 46.
Global Guerrillas in an effort to catalog and describe the evolution of system disruption and open-source warfare within the Iraqi Insurgency
and around the world.
First published an Op-Ed in the New York Times, later followed by an article in Fast Company, based on a Global Guerrilla driven worldview.
In April/May 2007, his book Brave New War was published by John Wiley and Sons, based on his Global Guerrillas work. He has since begun his book on Resilient Communities.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
author, blogger and entrepreneur who writes mainly about Fourth Generation War and modern web technologies.
In 2007 he published his book Brave New War, describing the "Global Guerrilla thesis" he has been developing over the last few years. His thesis has contributed to the overall understanding of the "Global War on Terror
War on Terrorism
The War on Terror is a term commonly applied to an international military campaign led by the United States and the United Kingdom with the support of other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation as well as non-NATO countries...
" and specifically the current Iraq War. Numerous other contemporary military theorists
Military theory
Military theory is the analysis of normative behavior and trends in military affairs and military history, beyond simply describing events in war and military theories, especially since the influence of Clausewitz in the nineteenth century attempt to encapsulate the complex cultural, political and...
have critiqued and stated the importance of the work John Robb has done, including Thomas P.M. Barnett, William Lind, and Chet Richards
Education and Military Career
John Robb graduated from the United States Air Force AcademyUnited States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officer candidates for the United States Air Force. Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States...
Honors Program with a Bachelor of Science in Astronautical Engineering in 1985. His first focus was on joining NASA's astronaut program, but upon studying the declining state of events, he made the move into special operations
Special operations
Special operations are military operations that are considered "special" .Special operations are typically performed independently or in conjunction with conventional military operations. The primary goal is to achieve a political or military objective where a conventional force requirement does...
.
During his military career, "John served in a tier one counter-terrorist unit that worked closely with Delta
Delta Force
1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta is one of the United States' secretive Tier One counter-terrorism and Special Mission Units. Commonly known as Delta Force, Delta, or The Unit, it was formed under the designation 1st SFOD-D, and is officially referred to by the Department of Defense...
and Seal Team 6. John participated in global operations as a mission commander, pilot, and mission planner (El Salvador, Panama, Colombia, Egypt, etc.)," according to his bio.
He resigned his Air Force commission with the rank of Major in August 1992. He is currently 46.
Global Guerrillas
In March 2004, John Robb started his blogBlog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
Global Guerrillas in an effort to catalog and describe the evolution of system disruption and open-source warfare within the Iraqi Insurgency
Iraqi insurgency
The Iraqi Resistance is composed of a diverse mix of militias, foreign fighters, all-Iraqi units or mixtures opposing the United States-led multinational force in Iraq and the post-2003 Iraqi government...
and around the world.
First published an Op-Ed in the New York Times, later followed by an article in Fast Company, based on a Global Guerrilla driven worldview.
In April/May 2007, his book Brave New War was published by John Wiley and Sons, based on his Global Guerrillas work. He has since begun his book on Resilient Communities.