It seems that there have been many new phases of terrorism over the years—so many so that the definition of ‘new’ has been stretched significantly and applied relatively across decades.
Although there are some aspects of Clausewitzian concepts that can be applied to the nuclear age, a distortion of his ideas are necessary for them to fit.
When comparing the approaches of COIN and CT to actors, grievances and legitimacy, it is clear that the two are not complementary.
Politicians lose wars either by setting goals that are not achievable by the means available, or by interfering with the military chain of decision-making.
There is a rational logic behind North Korea’s military diplomacy, which intertwines national identity, military first politics, and domestic internal strife under the leadership of the Kim family.
Democratic peace theory is far from being a clear-cut scientific model, however, when we ask, ‘Is peace between democracies more likely than peace between differing political leaderships?’ the answer must be a conditional yes.
This paper critically analyses how the Hermes 450 and UCAVs as objects project political power in territorial conflicts and disputes.
This essay rejects the notion that Islam is radical and suggests that portraying it as such is a direct consequence of America’s misconceptions about the scope and reach of Islamic values.
Comprehensive reintegration processes are the most advantageous way to deal with former combatants to ensure lasting peace.
The debate about cyber war suffers heavily from media hype. Cyber weapons are not weapons in the classical sense, serving protesters better than the army.
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