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Strategic Studies; A Reader
Strategic Studies: A Reader is a comprehensive anthology that explores the theory, history, and practice of strategy in international relations and military affairs. Edited by Thomas G. Mahnken and Joseph A. Maiolo, the book brings together seminal writings from classical strategists—such as Sun Tzu, Clausewitz, and Mahan—to contemporary thinkers who address modern challenges like nuclear deterrence, asymmetric warfare, and grand strategy in the 21st century.
The volume is organized thematically, covering key topics including the nature of strategy, the relationship between war and politics, the dynamics of military power, deterrence theory, and the role of technology and intelligence in shaping strategic outcomes. By juxtaposing historical and modern perspectives, the book reveals how strategic thought has evolved in response to changes in political systems, technological innovation, and the global balance of power.
Aimed at students, scholars, and practitioners of defense and security studies, Strategic Studies: A Reader provides an essential foundation for understanding the principles that guide state behavior in both peace and conflict. It also encourages critical reflection on the ethical, political, and practical implications of strategic decision-making in an era marked by complexity, uncertainty, and transnational threats.
Bab I The Uses of Strategic Theory
Bab II Interpretation of the Classics
Bab III Instruments of WAr; Land, Sea, and Air Power
Bab IV Nuclear Strategy
Bab V Irregular Warfare and Small Wars
Bab VI Future Warfare, Future Strategy
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