https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/11/21/inhuman-terrain/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:57 -0400<![CDATA[The Human Terrain System &#8220;is a United States Army program which embeds anthropologists with combat brigades (currently in Iraq and Afghanistan) to help tacticians in the field understand local cultures &#8230; The goal of the HTS is to give commanders insight into the population and it&#8217;s culture in order to enhance operational effectiveness, and reduce military and civilian conflict.&#8221; Social scientists who have participated in the program have sometimes been accused by their colleagues of cooperating with the enemy, meaning the US military.]]>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:56:39 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/11/21/inhuman-terrain-n186598