America's Ultimate Weapon of War: Precision-Guided Munitions

October 2, 2014 Topic: State of the MilitaryDefenseISIS Region: United StatesIraqSyria

America's Ultimate Weapon of War: Precision-Guided Munitions

Precision-guided munitions helped the United States military destroy an Afghan government in a few months, with minimal footprint. What can they do against ISIS? 

Robert Farley is an assistant professor at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. His work includes military doctrine, national security, and maritime affairs. He blogs at Lawyers, Guns and Money and Information Dissemination and The Diplomat. Follow him on Twitter:@drfarls.