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Special Operations Forces: International SOF

This research guide provides information and resources such as journal articles, book titles, websites, and government reports/papers on the subject of Special Operations Forces.

Books

Developing and Assessing Options for the Global SOF Network by Thomas S. Szayna, William Welser IV
Call Number: Online
ISBN: 9780833083449
Publication Date: 2013
The Role of the Global SOF Network in a Resources Constrained Environment by Chuck Ricks
Call Number: Online
Publication Date: 2013
Training for Victory by Frank Kenneth Sobchak
Call Number: UA34.S64 S638 2024
ISBN: 9781682471333
Publication Date: 2024-11-19

Databases

Janes Online
Country Profiles, Special Operations Forces.

Websites

Global SOF

Articles/Reports

Global SOF Restructures as Mission Sets Flourish
White, Andrew. Armada International. Vol. 42, iss. 6. 2017.
The Joint Force-SOF Relationship
Turner, Brandon; Bailey, Paul. Marine Corps Gazette. Vol. 104, iss. 1, 2020.
The Special Operations Doctrine of International Organizations: An Introductory Analysis to United Nations (UN), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and European Union (EU) Approaches
Stringer, Kevin D. Special Operations Journal. Vol. 7, iss. 1, 2021.
Strengthening the Relationship Between Embassies and U.S. Special Operations Forces - Part 1, The Current Environment
Wilbur, Carter. American Diplomacy. Feb 2020.
Strengthening the Relationship Between Embassies and U.S. Special Operations Forces - Part 2, Five Embassy-USSOF Truths
Wilbur, Carter. American Diplomacy. Feb 2020.
Striking the Balance in Arctic Security: The Role of Special Operations Forces in a Small State’s Defense Against Armed Attacks
Mattingsdal, Jostein. Small Wars & Insurgencies. Jan 2025.

Online Resources

6 Foreign Special Operations Units the US Relies On to Collect Intelligence and Kill Enemy Insurgents
Nye, Logan. Business Insider. 03 Nov 2018.
Enhancing the Global SOF Enterprise: A Consortium Concept
Christman, Walter L. JSOU Press Occassional Paper. May 2017.
The Evolution of Global SOF Enterprise from a Partner Perspective
Lysgard, Asborn LtCol. JSOU Press Occasional Paper. Oct 2016.
International Operations
SOCOM Website.
International Special Operations Forces
White, Andrew. Defense Media Network. 25 Jul 2018.