The Future of War

Explore the evolving landscape of modern conflict with "The Future of War." This compelling volume by esteemed military strategist Lawrence Freedman delves into vital questions that shape our understanding of warfare today. What innovative strategies do aggressors employ? What are the most effective forms of defense? How can peace be preserved in a world rife with unrest? Spanning from the notable French defeat at Sedan in 1870 to the latest insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan, Freedman meticulously charts the trajectory of warfare. He reveals how past thinkers have frequently misguidedly viewed future wars as limited and quick, underestimating the complexity of ongoing conflicts. This thought-provoking analysis investigates the blurred lines between peace and war, spanning military challenges, civilian impacts, and even criminal engagements. With 400 pages of insightful historical perspective, "The Future of War" is essential reading for anyone interested in military history, strategy, and the dynamics of global conflict. Ideal for students, scholars, and military enthusiasts, this book challenges conventional thinking and offers a fresh lens through which to view contemporary warfare. Take advantage of FREE shipping on this brand-new paperback edition today, and enrich your understanding of the future of conflict.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141975603
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400


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Where should we look for new dangers?
What cunning plans might an aggressor have in mind?
What are the best forms of defence?
How might peace be preserved or conflict resolved?

From the French rout at Sedan in 1870 to the relentless contemporary insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan, Lawrence Freedman, one of the UK's foremost military thinkers, reveals how those who have imagined future war have often had an idealised notion of it as confined, brief and decisive - hence the stubborn persistence of the idea of a knockout blow, whether through a dashing land offensive or nuclear first strike or cyberattacks. He also notes the lack of attention paid to civil wars until the West began to intervene in them during the 1990s and how the boundaries between peace and war, between the military, the civilian, and the criminal are becoming increasingly blurred. Freedman's account of a century and a half of warfare and the (often misconceived) thinking that precedes war is a challenge to hawks and doves alike, and puts current strategic thinking into a bracing historical perspective.

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