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The Puzzle of War and Other than War. An Army Awakening?

Mark H. Gerner

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Revolutionary changes in political affairs have had a significant impact on military-thinking and theory. This study explores the nature of war, operations it other than war, and the connecting thought between the two. It argues the point that warfare itself may not be changing, but rather the wars of the future suggest that the human concepts of war may be in revolution. The paper connects philosophy and theory with training, military intervention, and education. It relies on current as well as traditional sources to illustrate points about the thinking that goes into the application of force toward political ends.

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Revolutionary changes in political affairs have had a significant impact on military-thinking and theory. This study explores the nature of war, operations it other than war, and the connecting thought between the two. It argues the point that warfare itself may not be changing, but rather the wars of the future suggest that the human concepts of war may be in revolution. The paper connects philosophy and theory with training, military intervention, and education. It relies on current as well as traditional sources to illustrate points about the thinking that goes into the application of force toward political ends.

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Revolutionary changes in political affairs have had a significant impact on military-thinking and theory. This study explores the nature of war, operations it other than war, and the connecting thought between the two. It argues the point that warfare itself may not be changing, but rather the wars of the future suggest that the human concepts of war may be in revolution. The paper connects philosophy and theory with training, military intervention, and education. It relies on current as well as traditional sources to illustrate points about the thinking that goes into the application of force toward political ends.

Key concepts: Military theory, Revolution in Military Affairs, Military science, Politics, Asymmetric warfare, Just war theory, Intervention (counseling), Operational level of war

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