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The Powell Principles of AI

Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University published an article on August 19, 2026, arguing that leaders should apply Colin Powell's principles of self-study, team selection, and challenging institutional assumptions to integrate artificial intelligence into staff work and mission command. The piece suggests AI can help commanders buy time and improve decision-making in military operations.

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Abstract Colin Powell’s career stretched from early Cold War duties through Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the digital overhaul of the State Department. His approach to self‑study, team selection, and challenging institutional assumptions offers a useful template for today’s leaders who are integrating artificial intelligence into staff work and mission command. This article argues that commanders should use AI to buy …

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