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A lively introduction to the practical application of strategy in war and peace.
Strategy is a central concept in international security, and one that travels across the academic disciplines of politics, international relations and history. By why is it so important? Aaron Edwards unpacks key strategic episodes from world history and politics to help readers to understand the role of strategy and the scholarly and policy debates surrounding it.
Discover how strategic theory can be used to navigate the complex and uncertain international security environment that we live in today.
Assesses the practical utility of strategy in the modern world and emphasises its analytical value in the practical business of national and international security.
Examines the politics of strategy in times of both war and peace.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
What is Strategy?
Ends and Means in Strategy
The Practical Application of Strategy
Strategy, Ethics and Restraint in War
Strategy and the Utility of Force
The Role of Strategy in Ending Wars and Building Peace
Strategy Redux?
Conclusion
Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
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A lively introduction to the practical application of strategy in war and peace.
Strategy is a central concept in international security, and one that travels across the academic disciplines of politics, international relations and history. By why is it so important? Aaron Edwards unpacks key strategic episodes from world history and politics to help readers to understand the role of strategy and the scholarly and policy debates surrounding it.
Discover how strategic theory can be used to navigate the complex and uncertain international security environment that we live in today.
Assesses the practical utility of strategy in the modern world and emphasises its analytical value in the practical business of national and international security.
Examines the politics of strategy in times of both war and peace.