Dr. Joseph Collins of the National Defense University's Center for Complex Operations. Dr. Collins is speaking on his book Lessons Encountered: Learning From The Long War. The book discusses the lessons encountered during 15 years of military combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also mentions later publications including Charting A Course: Strategic Choices for a New Administration, among others. Defense Matters is a podcast series on various national defense and foreign affairs topics produced by the National Defense University Foundation Inc. The National Defense University Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission of raising awareness and funds in support of the mission and scholarship of the National Defense University.   Links for Mentioned Publications: Lessons Encountered: Learning From The Long War Charting A Course: Strategic Choices For A New Administration Convergence: Illicit Networks and National Security in the Age of Globalization   Defense Matters Season 1 is brought to you by a generous contribution from the United Technologies Corporation.