While the threat from China and Russia continues to grow, global violent extremism is still a threat. Special operations forces should be focusing on both sides and preparing for more extreme situations. These threats will likely continue for decades and require increased awareness. “Advanced CT and other high end SOF capabilities combined with this SOF trinity is where SOF must invest in organization, manning, equipping, training, and education. Not only must we outfight our enemies the U.S. military and interagency partners have to outthink them.”
Source: https://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art/two-special-operations-trinities
