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Wellington's Army - the Commanders, Organisation, Tactics and Equipage of the British Army During the Peninsular War,... Wellington's Army - the Commanders, Organisation, Tactics and Equipage of the British Army During the Peninsular War, 1809-14 (Hardcover)
Charles Oman
R912 Discovery Miles 9 120 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Why Custer Was Never Warned - The Forgotten Story of the True Genesis of America's Most Iconic Military Disaster,... Why Custer Was Never Warned - The Forgotten Story of the True Genesis of America's Most Iconic Military Disaster, Custer's Last Stand (Hardcover)
Phillip Thomas Tucker
R1,376 Discovery Miles 13 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Something Rotten - Land Command in the 21st Century (Hardcover): Jim Storr Something Rotten - Land Command in the 21st Century (Hardcover)
Jim Storr
R1,524 Discovery Miles 15 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sir John Fortescue's Thunder in the East - the British Army During the First & Second Burma Wars (Hardcover): J.W.... Sir John Fortescue's Thunder in the East - the British Army During the First & Second Burma Wars (Hardcover)
J.W. Fortescue
R807 Discovery Miles 8 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Handbook of Research on Civil Society and National Security in the Era of Cyber Warfare (Hardcover): Metodi Hadji-Janev, Mitko... Handbook of Research on Civil Society and National Security in the Era of Cyber Warfare (Hardcover)
Metodi Hadji-Janev, Mitko Bogdanoski
R8,935 Discovery Miles 89 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As the confluence of networks that is the modern Internet grows to encompass everything from nuclear reactors to home appliances, the affordances offered to the average citizen grow as well-but so, too, do the resources made available to those with malicious intent. Through the rise of Big Data and the Internet of Things, terrorist organizations today have been freed from geographic and logistical confines and now have more power than ever before to strike the average citizen directly at home. This, coupled with the inherently asymmetrical nature of cyberwarfare-which grants great advantage to the attacker-has created an unprecedented national security risk that both governments and their citizens are woefully ill-prepared to face. The Handbook of Research on Civil Society and National Security in the Era of Cyber Warfare addresses the problem of cyber terrorism head-on, first through a review of current literature, and then through a series of progressive proposals aimed at researchers, professionals, and policymakers. Touching on such subjects as cyber-profiling, hacktivism, and digital counterterrorism, this collection offers the tools to begin formulating a ground-up resiliency to cybersecurity threats that starts at the civilian level.

Global Security Watch-Saudi Arabia (Hardcover): Matthew Gray Global Security Watch-Saudi Arabia (Hardcover)
Matthew Gray
R1,931 Discovery Miles 19 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Examines the causes and consequences of Saudi Arabia's current security policy and the domestic, regional, and international challenges the country's defense program presents to the general welfare of the Middle East. As possessor of a quarter of the world's oil reserves and host to two of the holiest cities in Islam, Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the cultural, economic, and political well-being of the Middle East. From Persian Gulf security, to Middle Eastern politics, to the international energy industry, events in this desert kingdom strongly impact the stability of the region. This comprehensive resource analyzes contemporary Saudi Arabia-its modern history, the role of Islam, and the nature of Saudi foreign relations-and reveals how these and other factors dictate and shape the country's current security policies and priorities. Middle East expert and author Mathew Gray has organized the work into six sections: the first provides an historical overview of the region from the mid-1700s to the 1980s; the second explores the Saudi political and security system; the third discusses Saudi-U.S. relations; the fourth looks at Saudi relations with the Gulf region and the wider Middle East; and the fifth considers Saudi Arabia's role in Sunni extremism and terrorism. The final chapter looks at emerging security threats for Saudi Arabia. The book includes an overview of future challenges and risks including climate change, water shortages, and problems of Saudi identity and social dispersion. Explains the role of oil in sustaining the state-society political bargain, and the impact of population on its effectiveness Links Islam and Islamic extremism to a range of influencing factors, including political pressure, demographic changes, and the role of globalization in fostering more extreme views Weaves together an analysis of politics, economics, foreign relations, and social change, showing how these all relate to and impact each other and, above all, shape Saudi Arabia's and the Middle East's security environment

Life Among the Apaches (Hardcover): John Carey Cremony Life Among the Apaches (Hardcover)
John Carey Cremony
R939 Discovery Miles 9 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Art of War Illustrated (Hardcover): Sun Tzu The Art of War Illustrated (Hardcover)
Sun Tzu; Translated by James Trapp; Commentary by James Trapp
R955 R813 Discovery Miles 8 130 Save R142 (15%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

If you know your enemies and know yourself, you can win numerous battles without a single loss. - Sun Tzu, The Art of War Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is still used as a book of military strategy today. Napoleon, Mae Zedong and Douglas MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it. And beyond the world of war, modern-era business and management gurus have also applied Sun Tzu's ideas to politics and corporate strategy. This illustrated dual-language edition not only presents the original Chinese characters with James Trapp's translation on the facing page, it also tests Sun Tzu's ideas against history. Each of the 13 chapters includes a new commentary giving examples of how Sun Tzu's wisdom has been borne out on the world's battlefields. When, for example, has information provided by spies changed the course of a battle? How has history shown Sun Tzu's ideas on the importance of terrain in conflict to be true? And where can we best find examples of strategic warfare being waged? From the ancient world to the 20th century, the battles featured will be illustrated with colour battle maps, paintings and artworks. Of immense influence to leaders across millennia, The Art of War Illustrated is a classic text richly deserving this illustrated and expanded dual-language edition.

Peace Operations and Intrastate Conflict - The Sword or the Olive Branch? (Hardcover, New): Thomas R. Mockaitis Peace Operations and Intrastate Conflict - The Sword or the Olive Branch? (Hardcover, New)
Thomas R. Mockaitis
R2,761 Discovery Miles 27 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Based upon consideration of United Nation missions to the Congo (1960-64), Somalia (1992-95), and the former Yugoslavia (1992-95) and examination of counterinsurgency campaigns, Mockaitis develops a new model for intervening in intrastate conflicts and commends the British approach to civil strife as the basis for a new approach to peace operations. Both contemporary and historic examples demonstrate that military intervention to end civil conflict differs radically from traditional peacekeeping. Ending a civil war requires the selective and limited use of force to stop the fighting, safeguard humanitarian aid work, and restore law and order. Since intrastate conflict resembles insurgency far more than it does any other type of war, counterinsurgency principles should form the basis of a new intervention model.

A comprehensive approach to resolve intrastate conflict requires that peace forces, NGOs, and local authorities cooperate in rebuilding a war-torn country. Only the British have enjoyed much success in counterinsurgency campaigns. Starting from the three broad principles of minimum force, civil-military cooperation, and flexibility, the British approach in responding to insurgency has combined the limited use of force with political and civil development. Carefully considered and correctly applied, these principles could produce a more effective model for peace operations to end intrastate conflict.

War Diaries from Inside Hitler's Headquarters (Hardcover, 1st): Thomas Fensch War Diaries from Inside Hitler's Headquarters (Hardcover, 1st)
Thomas Fensch
R1,289 Discovery Miles 12 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Security, Trust, and Regulatory Aspects of Cloud Computing in Business Environments (Hardcover): S. Srinivasan Security, Trust, and Regulatory Aspects of Cloud Computing in Business Environments (Hardcover)
S. Srinivasan
R5,345 Discovery Miles 53 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Emerging as an effective alternative to organization-based information systems, cloud computing has been adopted by many businesses around the world. Despite the increased popularity, there remain concerns about the security of data in the cloud since users have become accustomed to having control over their hardware and software. Security, Trust, and Regulatory Aspects of Cloud Computing in Business Environments compiles the research and views of cloud computing from various individuals around the world. Detailing cloud security, regulatory and industry compliance, and trust building in the cloud, this book is an essential reference source for practitioners, professionals, and researchers worldwide, as well as business managers interested in an assembled collection of solutions provided by a variety of cloud users.

Clarity is Power - How to stop comparing and step into your personal authority (Hardcover): Ruth Saw Clarity is Power - How to stop comparing and step into your personal authority (Hardcover)
Ruth Saw
R628 R572 Discovery Miles 5 720 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
16 Cases of Mission Command (Hardcover): Wright Combat Studies Institute Press 16 Cases of Mission Command (Hardcover)
Wright Combat Studies Institute Press
R1,280 Discovery Miles 12 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Libya - History and Revolution (Hardcover): Richard A. Lobban, Chris H. Dalton Libya - History and Revolution (Hardcover)
Richard A. Lobban, Chris H. Dalton
R1,940 Discovery Miles 19 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This narrative chronicles Libya's, and to a vast extent Muammar Gaddafi's, remarkable past, meteoric rise to prominence, and convoluted reign, and introduces potential scenarios that may play out in the near term. After four decades of tyrannical, erratic-and pioneering-changes fueled by oil wealth, Muammar Gaddafi's government fell in 2011, and Libya embarked on a new course without known charts. Libya: History and Revolution covers the nation from its origins as independent land masses and kingdoms to its present as a consolidated nation. The work does not focus on the "old" Libya, but aims to bridge yesterday's Libya with tomorrow's, looking at the nation as a regional economic power and military player in North Africa and the Middle East. The result is a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand introduction to the political, economic, and military history and events that led to Gaddafi's downfall, coupled with a consideration of Libya's past and present. Opening with historical underpinnings, the book focuses on the conflict and revolution in Libya during the Arab Spring that brought Gaddafi down, a change that opened a new future for the oil-rich nation. The book closes with a thoughtful discussion of what may be next for Libya and of possible perils for the nation, the region, and the world, as Libya matures as an independent, representatively governed country. Covers Libya from its ancient beginnings to the present in one easily readable volume Provides a complete history of Gaddafi's Libya and its revolution, including the historical antecedents, Gaddafi's rise to power, his reign, and his fall during the Arab Spring Offers projections about the post-Gaddafi era and prospects for Libya going forward Brings together the perspectives and insights of two authors with distinct yet complementary backgrounds Offers scholars and professors the detail they seek without intimidating the undergraduate or general reader

Commandant's Planning Guidance - 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps (Hardcover): General David H Berger Commandant's Planning Guidance - 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps (Hardcover)
General David H Berger
R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Israel's Military Doctrine (Hardcover): Ehud Eilam Israel's Military Doctrine (Hardcover)
Ehud Eilam
R3,397 R2,394 Discovery Miles 23 940 Save R1,003 (30%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Israel's military doctrine was aimed at defeating powerful Arab militaries, mostly those of Egypt, Syria and Jordan. In the years 1948-1982 Israel and Arab states had a series of wars i.e. high intensity wars. Israel, since 1948, also dealt with guerrilla and terror attacks. Since 1982 and mostly in the last 15 years Israel faced hybrid forces, Hamas and Hezbollah. Those groups are a mix between a conventional military and a guerrilla group. Israel fought against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006 and against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, mostly in two wars, in 2008-2009 and in 2014. This book begins with explaining Israel's national security policy. Then it focuses on how the IDF (Israel defense forces) had to adjust its doctrine and build up to confront hybrid forces, by examining Israel's air and the ground corps and major issues such as offense and defense, infrastructure and manpower. The IDF can inflict heavy casualties and damages to a hybrid foe. Yet destroying the latter is a tall order because Hezbollah and Hamas are too elusive, they hide inside populated areas etc. However, compared with past wars against Arab states, there is much less danger to Israel let alone to its survival since even a coalition between Hezbollah, Hamas and other groups can't defeat the IDF. Furthermore since fighting a hybrid force is less demanding than running a high intensity war against an Arab state, then Israel does not rely that much on the United States in receiving weapon systems, ammunition and spare parts.

Counterinsurgency Leadership in Afghanistan, Iraq and Beyond (Hardcover): Nicholas J. Schlosser, James M. Caiella, Marine Corps... Counterinsurgency Leadership in Afghanistan, Iraq and Beyond (Hardcover)
Nicholas J. Schlosser, James M. Caiella, Marine Corps University Press
R628 Discovery Miles 6 280 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Marine Corps University symposium, "Counterinsurgency Leadership in Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond" held on September 23, 2009 at the National Press Club, Washington, DC explored ways to improve counterinsurgency leadership, with particular attention to the leaders of American, Afghan, and Iraqi forces.

The Symposium was sponsored by Marine Corps University and the Marine Corps University Foundation.

The Arab Spring - The Failure of the Obama Doctrine (Hardcover): Edward A. Lynch The Arab Spring - The Failure of the Obama Doctrine (Hardcover)
Edward A. Lynch
R2,485 Discovery Miles 24 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This title provides a succinct, readable, and comprehensive treatment of how the Obama administration reacted to what was arguably the most difficult foreign policy challenge of its eight years in office: the Arab Spring. As a prelude to examining how the United States reacted to the first wave of the Arab Spring in the 21st century, this book begins with an examination of how the U.S. reacted to revolution in the 19th and 20th centuries and a summary of how foreign policy is made. Each revolution in the Arab Spring (in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Bahrain, and Yemen) and the Obama administration's action-or inaction-in response is carefully analyzed. The U.S.' role is compared to that of regional powers, such as Turkey, Israel, and Iran. The impact of U.S. abdication in the face of pivotal events in the region is the subject of the book's conclusion. While other treatments have addressed how the Arab Spring revolutions have affected the individual countries where these revolutions took place, U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East, and President Barack Obama's overall foreign policy, this is the only work that provides a comprehensive examination of both the Arab Spring revolutions themselves and the reaction of the U.S. government to those revolutions. Stands as the only academic book that specifically considers U.S. foreign policy with regard to the Arab Spring Presents the Arab Spring as a pivotal event, the U.S. reaction as a watershed, and an understanding of this interplay as vital to understanding international politics in our time Traces the often roundabout paths to the creation of U.S. policy during the Arab Spring and examines the effects of those policies Serves as an essential text for academics studying the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, the progress of revolution, and politics in the developing world; policymakers wishing to understand how the Obama administration dealt with the most complex crisis of its eight years; and interested readers

The Biggest Stick - The Employment of Artillery Units in Counterinsurgency (Art of War Papers Series) (Hardcover): Richard B... The Biggest Stick - The Employment of Artillery Units in Counterinsurgency (Art of War Papers Series) (Hardcover)
Richard B Johnson; Introduction by Daniel Marston; Combat Studies Institute Press
R975 Discovery Miles 9 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This study uses a comparative analysis of the Malayan Emergency, the American experience in Vietnam, and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM to examine the role and effectiveness of artillery units in complex counterinsurgency environments. Through this analysis, four factors emerge which impact the employment of artillery units: the counterinsurgency effort's requirement for indirect fires; constraints and limitations on indirect fires; the counterinsurgency effort's force organization; and the conversion cost of nonstandard roles for artillery units. In conclusion, the study offers five broadly descriptive fundamentals for employing artillery units in a counterinsurgency environment: invest in tactical leadership, exploit lessons learned, support the operational approach and strategic framework, maintain pragmatic fire support capability, and minimize collateral damage. Finally, the study examines the role of education for leaders in a counterinsurgency, and its influence on these imperative fundamentals.

Wellington's Army, 1809-1814 (Hardcover): Charles Oman Wellington's Army, 1809-1814 (Hardcover)
Charles Oman
R1,178 Discovery Miles 11 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Evolution of Operational Art (Hardcover): Georgii Samoilovich Isserson The Evolution of Operational Art (Hardcover)
Georgii Samoilovich Isserson
R1,036 Discovery Miles 10 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Other Side of the Mountain - Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War (Hardcover): Ali Ahmad Jalali, Lester W. Grau The Other Side of the Mountain - Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War (Hardcover)
Ali Ahmad Jalali, Lester W. Grau; Introduction by John E. Rhodes
R1,857 Discovery Miles 18 570 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
NATO - A Guide to the Issues (Hardcover): Brian J. Collins NATO - A Guide to the Issues (Hardcover)
Brian J. Collins
R1,318 Discovery Miles 13 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This superb introduction to NATO is written for the national security novice, yet is full of insights for the more seasoned hand interested in how and why NATO reached its current state. In the more than half-century since NATO was founded, there has been endless debate about its purpose, about whether it is meeting that purpose, and about the strategies it employs to that end. Speculation has also been rife about the organization's "imminent demise." Those questions and more are the subject of NATO: A Guide to the Issues. Covering the organization from its founding in 1949 through the present, the guide examines aspects of NATO that have undergone tremendous change over the years, including its purpose, military mission, geographic concept of operations, and membership. At the same time, it explores key aspects of NATO's organization that have remained constant. These include the ability of members to participate in operations as much or as little as they desire, decision-making by consensus, and a general belief that people from different countries working together on a daily basis promotes cooperation, understanding, and friendship. Illustrations Maps A chronology

The Bear Went Over the Mountain - Soviet Combat Tactics in Afghanistan (Hardcover, Anniversary edition): Lester W. Grau The Bear Went Over the Mountain - Soviet Combat Tactics in Afghanistan (Hardcover, Anniversary edition)
Lester W. Grau; Introduction by David M. Glantz; Foreword by Jacob W. Kipp
R1,835 Discovery Miles 18 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This rare 10th anniversary edition (published in 2007) contains a new introduction by expert Soviet historian David M. Glantz. In addition all maps and graphics have been enhanced from the 1996 edition. "When the Soviet Union decided to invade Afghanistan, they evaluated their chances for success upon their experiences in East Germany, Hungary and Czechoslovakia. Unfortunately for their soldiers, as well as the people of Afghanistan, they ignored not only the experiences of the British in the same region, but also their own experience with the Basmachi resistance fighters in Central Asia from 1918-1933. Consequently, in Afghanistan the Soviet army found its tactics inadequate to meet the challenges posed by the difficult terrain and the highly motivated mujahideen freedom fighters. To capture the lessons their tactical leaders learned in Afghanistan and to explain the change in tactics that followed, the Frunze Military Academy compiled this book for their command and general staff combat arms officers. The lessons are valuable not just for Russian officers, but for the tactical training of platoon, company and battalion leaders of any nation likely to engage in conflicts involving civil war, guerrilla forces and rough terrain. This is a book dealing with the starkest features of the unforgiving landscape of tactical combat: casualties and death, adaptation, and survival." (From the original foreword by Hans Binnendijk, 1996)

The Battle for Leyte Gulf (Hardcover): C.Vann Woodward The Battle for Leyte Gulf (Hardcover)
C.Vann Woodward
R854 Discovery Miles 8 540 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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