Democratic Institutions: Competing CulturesThe principal obstacle facing democratic societies is not a lack of military capability but the complexity of democratic governance itself. While this diffusion safeguards liberty and accountability, it complicates the integration of national strategy. Winning the Peace Requires Political Campaign DesignIf democracies are to prevail in limited wars, they must plan for peace before the first military operation begins. Instead, democracies should strengthen institutions capable of ensuring long-term strategic continuity while remaining firmly accountable to constitutional government. In a period of limited conflict, success will be defined not just by battlefield successes, but also by long-term political effects.