ABSTRACT

This review of the new situation proposes a broader remit for strategic studies than ever before. A prime concern is that Space not be weaponised in pursuance of missile defence.
The interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq are assessed. The Holy Land, Southern Africa, Indonesia, China and the Arctic are also foci of special concern. Other themes include 'terror' redefined; lethal lasers; internal arms control; regional pacts; Marshall Plans; climate change; instabilities in advanced societies; a two-tier EU; pre-emption doctrine; and Space exploration.

part |69 pages

Part I The strategic revolution

chapter |29 pages

1 Through 11 September

chapter |13 pages

2 The poverty of strategy

chapter |14 pages

3 A war on terror?

part |59 pages

Part II Limited world war?

chapter |27 pages

5 Social instability

chapter |22 pages

6 Macabre lethality

part |49 pages

Part III Defence against missiles

chapter |23 pages

8 Ballistic encounter

chapter |7 pages

9 Terrestrial coverage

chapter |17 pages

10 The heavens subverted?

part |84 pages

Part IV The quest for strategy

chapter |14 pages

11 Pax Atlantica? 1

chapter |20 pages

12 Arms in moderation

chapter |22 pages

14 Strategy transcended