ABSTRACT

Investigating the logic, conduct and nature of war on the highest political and strategic levels, these essays put less emphasis on operational and tactical aspects. They look at the impact of technology on warfare, the political nature of war and the limits of rational analysis in studying war.

part |2 pages

Part One: Technology's Impact on Modern War

chapter 1|42 pages

Clausewitz in the Age of Technology

chapter 3|54 pages

Technological Surprise in War

part |2 pages

Part Two: Intelligence and Strategy

chapter 4|42 pages

The Politics of Intelligence

chapter 6|28 pages

Diplomatic Surprise

chapter 7|51 pages

Military Deception in Peace and War

chapter 8|92 pages

Strategic and Operational Deception

part |2 pages

Part Three: Ending War