Strategy: The Logic of War and Peace Edward N. Luttwak
Publisher: Harvard University Press

Mar 14, 2014 - We must allow at least the possibility that if a short, decisive war can bring a rapid end to a peace not worthy of the name, and substitute for this something more closely approximating an ideal peace, then such a war would not necessarily be a bad thing. Silverberg, Daniel, and Joseph Heimann. For peacemakers and warmakers alike, Strategy: The Logic of War and Peace is essential reading. Feb 1, 2001 - Commentaries and Replies · Book Reviews. It may have been the Gov's grand "divide and conquer" strategy, but most of the tearing apart came from my "neighbors." I haven't In fact I don't remember you attacking anything, you write logical, reasonable responses to the liberal side of things here. Armed Nonstate Groups; Policy, Terror, & Espionage; Strategic Leadership in Wartimes; New Perspectives on Vietnam; Revisiting the Great War. Oct 20, 2013 - Manmohan's China visit defies strategic logic I am unable to answer this question; in fact, there is no economic, diplomatic or strategic logic. "Strategic Intelligence." Spring 2008. Of course, it is The Chinese Defence Minister told the military units “to lay a solid basis for Xinjiang's long-term peace and stability by consolidating political power in grassroots governments and stepping up the fight against encroachment, separatist and terrorist activities.” His articles on our war with China are invaluable. "Is There a Civil-Military Gap in China's Peaceful Rise?" Summer 2009. Feb 27, 2013 - In large part this reflects a failure on the part of the Obama administration to develop a convincing narrative to explain the assumptions, logic and ultimate objectives of its strategy. Oct 10, 2012 - War, unemployment, 16 trillion dollar deficit, millions without health care, a war on women, children going to bed hungry, struggling teachers and school systems, skyrocketing college tuition prices, loopholes for the . Without seeing the big picture, it is difficult to understand how drone strikes They could not succeed in a conflict imbued with moral ambiguity without a clear distinction between war and peace, victory and defeat. War not peace If the Americans could enable the Afghan Taliban to open an office in Doha, he argues, why can't we follow the same strategy against the TTP at home? This is an outrageous, indeed dangerous, suggestion. "Tying US Defense Spending to GDP: Bad Logic, Bad Policy." Autumn 2008. Najam Sethi TFT Issue: 04 Oct 2013. The Taliban's strategy is clear. Dec 18, 2012 - I'd also like to say a word about the role of female civilians in war and peace, in peacemaking and in peacekeeping, which can be as or more important than the role of military forces of either gender.