Autonomy Without Alignment Is Fragility: What Principal-Agent Theory Tells Us About Contested Logistics

Autonomy Without Alignment Is Fragility: What Principal-Agent Theory Tells Us About Contested LogisticsLearn why autonomy alone isn’t enough for military systems to thrive under pressure, and how strong alignment between goals, theory, and execution can make the difference between resilience and fragility in contested environments.02/27/2026 Graphic with a camouflage background titled “Autonomy Without Alignment Is Fragility: What Principal-Agent Theory Tells Us About Contested Logistics,” featuring a clock icon and a warehouse with boxes connected by two opposing arrows, symbolizing coordination and alignment.

Graphic with a camouflage background titled “Autonomy Without Alignment Is Fragility: What Principal-Agent Theory Tells Us About Contested Logistics,” featuring a clock icon and a warehouse with boxes connected by two opposing arrows, symbolizing coordination and alignment.

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