High-Profile Officer Nagl to Leave Army, Join Think Tank

High-Profile Officer Nagl to Leave Army, Join Think Tank - washingtonpost.com

The Army’s loss. But insofar as the Centre for New American Security is a think-tank with the purpose of aligning talent with major policy positions should we have a Democratic presidency perhaps the nation’s gain. Nagl’s a huge figure in the COIN field. No doubt the blogosphere will be abuzz about his contributions past and future. Here’s one that maybe you’ll not hear elsewhere. Nagl’s Law (as conveyed to me somewhat drunkenly in the bar of Cumberland Lodge outside Windsor): when you are drinking with friends and are speaking positively of one who is absent pick up your phone, call and say ‘hey we’re having a great time wish you were here.’  There you go. John Nagl, COIN guru (which you knew); and really great guy (which maybe you didn’t). Good luck John!