Modern military strategy : an introduction

Author(s)

• Sloan, Elinor C. (Elinor Camille)

Bibliographic Information

Modern military strategy : an introduction

Elinor C. Sloan

Routledge, 2017

2nd ed

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

"Revised and updated second edition"--Cover (pbk.)

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to post-Cold War military theory for students of strategic studies. This second edition has been fully revised and updated, including a new chapter on peacekeeping, and examines contemporary strategic thought on the conduct of war in the sea, land, air, nuclear, space and cyber domains, as well as irregular warfare. Each chapter identifies contemporary strategic thinkers in a particular area, examines strategic thought through the lens of identifiable themes, and discusses the ideas of classical strategists to provide historical context. Examples of the link between the use of military force and the pursuit of political objectives are presented, such as airpower against ISIS and in Libya, counterinsurgency in Afghanistan and Iraq, counter-piracy operations off the coast of Africa, and the Stuxnet virus in Iran. The chapters identify trends, statements and principles that indicate how military power can best be employed to effect political ends, while the conclusion paints an overall picture of the relationship between classic and contemporary strategic thinking within each warfare domain. This book will be essential reading for students of strategic studies, war studies and military history, and is highly recommended for students of security studies and international relations in general.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Strategy and Strategic Thought PART I: Traditional Dimensions of Strategy 1. Seapower 2. Landpower 3. Airpower 4. Nuclear Power and Deterrence PART II: Strategy and Non-State Actors 5. Irregular war: Insurgency, Counterinsurgency and New War 6. Peacekeeping and Stabilization PART III: Technology and Strategy 7. Joint Theory and Military Transformation 8. Cyberwar 9. Spacepower Conclusion

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB23349874
• ISBN:
  • 9781138825376
  • 9781138825383
• LCCN: 2016019181
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Abingdon
• Pages/Volumes: viii, 186 p.
• Size: 25-26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : U162
  • DC23 : 355.4
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Strategy
  • LCSH : Military art and science