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A new framework contextualizes crucial international security
issues at sea in the Indo-Pacific Competition at sea is once again
a central issue of international security. Nowhere is the urgency
to address state-on-state competition at sea more strongly felt
than in the Indo-Pacific region, where freedom of navigation is
challenged by regional states’ continuous investments in naval
power, and the renewed political will to use it to undermine its
principles. The New Age of Naval Power in the Indo-Pacific provides
an original framework in which five “factors of influence”
explain how and why naval power matters in this pivotal part of the
world. An international group of contributors make the case that
these five factors draw upon a longstanding influence of naval
power on regional dynamics and impact the extent to which different
states in the region use naval power: the capacity to exert control
over sea-lanes, the capacity to deploy a nuclear deterrent at sea,
the capacity to implement the law of the sea in an advantageous
way, the ability to control marine resources, and the capacity for
technological innovation. The New Age of Naval Power in the
Indo-Pacific offers a fresh approach for academics and policy
makers seeking to navigate the complexity of maritime security and
regional affairs.
To understand wars and armed conflicts, we need to understand the
inner logic of military institutions and warrior culture. In Making
Warriors in a Global Era, Tone Danielsen employs ethnographic
methods to analyze and discuss current debates among both military
personnel and academics about the rise of the special operations
forces and their effects on how armed conflicts are handled and
wars are fought. Based on a decade of research and Danielsen's
unprecedented access inside a Norwegian Naval Special Operations
Commando, Danielsen describes the culture, experiences, and skill
sets of a special operations unit and explores the historical and
political implications these types of units have on modern warfare
and society as a whole.
In the volatile post-Cold-War era, the small, vulnerable states of
the Pacific Islands region face several challenges to their
security and sovereignty. This text focuses on these challenges, as
part of an examination of security and defence issues in the
region. It considers trends and issues since the mid-1980s, and the
uncertain prospects leading into the beginning of the next century.
The book emphasizes political, diplomatic and military matters,
including the role of external powers, but also considers
environmental, economic and resources issues.
This book examines how the changing post-Cold War order affected
Poland's security policy and particularly how the West's weakening
position and Russia's revisionist policy reinforced the traditional
view of security in Poland. It addresses the reasons why Poland, a
middle power in Central Europe, adopted a bridging strategy in the
early 1990s; how this strategy changed along with the
redistribution of power in the international system; why, after the
2008 Georgian-Russian War, Poland took steps to support NATO
consolidation, strengthen relations with the USA, and expand its
own military capabilities; and how the Ukraine crisis affected
Poland's security. This overview is an invaluable resource for
students of international and European studies, security studies,
political science, as well as for decision-makers, politicians, EU
staff, and anyone interested in international politics in Central
Europe.
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Studying the impact of the nuclear revolution on the course of the
rivalry between the former USSR and the USA, this book explains why
it has been so different from great power in pre-nuclear times, in
avoiding war and leading first to a co-operative relationship and
then ending peacefully. The book analyzes four aspects of the
nuclear revolution: reciprocal restraint, security co-operation,
the deadlock of nuclear strategy (including strategic defence), and
common deterrence.
The end of the Cold War has been accompanied by renewed enthusiasm
over the potential of security institutions in Europe. West
Europeans, the US and former communist states see them as an
indispensable instrument of collective security. Yet, institutions
failed to prevent post-communist conflicts, most notably in
Yugoslavia. For the future, there is a need for improved
coordination among interlocking institutions. This study is both a
critical assessment of ongoing institutional changes and an
analysis of the agenda for the future.
In attempting to analyze the role of luck in war, a rather narrow
definition of luck is necessary. The conventional dictionary
definitions of luck are "a force that brings good fortune or
adversity" and "the events or circumstances that operate for or
against an individual." Those definitions are so broad that they
would appear to cover many, perhaps most, events in war. There is
in literature an old expression, deus ex machina, a translation
into Latin of the original Greek thēos ek mechanēs. While it
literally translates as "a god from a machine," its meaning is a
person or thing that appears or is introduced suddenly and
unexpectedly and provides a contrived solution to an apparently
insoluble difficulty. In the book a similar but probably unique
concept, felix ex machina, will be used to denote certain extreme
instances of luck which was relatively sudden, completely
unexpected with dramatic consequences, good or bad, in war.
This edited volume focuses on the South Atlantic regional and
national issues with maritime implications: naval policy, security,
transnational organized crime, and Europe's legacy and current
influence. The work analyzes the positions in favor and against
NATO's extended role in the South Atlantic, the historical and
current issues related to the Falklands War, the African national
deficits, and initiatives to attend the regional maritime problems.
Including contributions from Angolan, Brazilian, Senegalese, and US
collaborators, the volume offers eclectic conceptual frameworks,
rich historical backgrounds, updated data, original analysis
models, and policy recommendations.
In the modern world, natural disasters are becoming more
commonplace, unmanned systems are becoming the norm, and terrorism
and espionage are increasingly taking place online. All of these
threats have made it necessary for governments and organizations to
steel themselves against these threats in innovative ways.
Developing Next-Generation Countermeasures for Homeland Security
Threat Prevention provides relevant theoretical frameworks and
empirical research outlining potential threats while exploring
their appropriate countermeasures. This relevant publication takes
a broad perspective, from network security, surveillance,
reconnaissance, and physical security, all topics are considered
with equal weight. Ideal for policy makers, IT professionals,
engineers, NGO operators, and graduate students, this book provides
an in-depth look into the threats facing modern society and the
methods to avoid them.
In Supreme emergency, an ex-Trident submarine captain considers the
evolution of UK nuclear deterrence policy and the implications of a
previously unacknowledged aversion to military strategies that
threaten civilian casualties. Drawing on extensive archival
research, the book provides a unique synthesis of the factors
affecting British nuclear policy decision-making and draws
parallels between government debates about reprisals for First
World War zeppelin raids on London, the strategic bombing raids of
the Second World War and the evolution of the UK nuclear deterrent.
It concludes that among all the technical factors, an aversion to
being seen to condone civilian casualties has inhibited government
engagement with the public on deterrence strategy since 1915. -- .
This book provides a critical overview of the occurrence of war in
the international system by examining the concept from multiple
perspectives and theoretical backgrounds. War is an essential
concept in international affairs, if for no other reason than
because prevention of war requires an in-depth understanding of it
as a concept. This book seeks to examine the continued occurrence
of war in international relations, despite the emergence of
arguments concerning its obsolescence. It provides a new cognitive
framework through which to understand war as a phenomenon, which
can be applied to real-world scenarios and policy issues, making
use of case studies predominantly from China and Japan.
Theoretically, the book is primarily based on a structural realist
framework but adopts a significant constructivist component through
the emphasis on identity and reputation in the international
system. The volume offers a nuanced yet holistic approach to the
theory of war and seeks to engage critically with the major
theoretical approaches, pointing out the major criticisms of these
ideas and how the theories correlate. This book will be of much
interest to students of strategic studies, foreign policy, and
International Relations.
This book analyses Japan's security policy after the Cold War and
engages with the question of whether, since the Cold War ended,
Japan has again become a global security player. The contributions
to the book explore Japan's security policy by providing a detailed
overview of the evolution of Japan's security policy after the Cold
War, including the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty and the
Senkaku/Daioyu Islands dispute. It also reveals the preeminent
security concerns of contemporary Japan by delving into regional
security issues such as the Layered Security of Okinawa, the
increasing nuclear threat from North Korea, and the Taiwan Strait
Crisis of 1995-6. The book culminates by discussing security in
terms of the essential functions of energy, food, and human
security, including an assessment of Japan's energy policy since
World War II and an assessment of the impact food security on
Japan's agriculture and trade. This book will be of interest to
student and scholars of East Asian Politics, Security Studies and
the International Relations of the Asia Pacific. It is also a
valuable resource for diplomats and policymakers on Japan and East
Asia.
In recent times, international society has countered a myriad of
'outlaw' threats at sea, including piracy, terrorism, the
proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and the threat
posed by 'rogue states'. Whilst the US has promoted 'coalitions of
the willing' and sought to transform international maritime law in
response to these 'outlaws', Japanese governments have developed an
innovative maritime security strategy centering on the Japan Coast
Guard (JCG). Concerned by Japan's international image as a former
imperialist power, Tokyo has relied upon the identity of the JCG as
a law enforcement and rescue organization to garner support for its
maritime security strategy. Japan's non-military efforts have
developed the capacities of states and built institutions in the
Southeast Asian region and beyond. The JCG's response to maritime
'outlaws' belies characterizations of Japan as a passive state that
does not contribute to international order.
When is it right to go to war? The most persuasive answer to this question has always been 'in self-defense'. In a penetrating new analysis, bringing together moral philosophy, political science, and law, David Rodin shows what's wrong with this answer. He proposes a comprehensive new theory of the right of self-defense which resolves many of the perplexing questions that have dogged both jurists and philosophers.
This collection of essays comprises a series of think-pieces about
the security challenges of the present, both in the realm of
cyberspace and otherwise, with a particular consideration of the
promise and possible negative effects of new digital technologies.
French military academy instructor Gerard de Boisboissel considers
the contemporary digital transformation of his country's military
and proposes ways to ensure its maximum effectiveness. Retired
American senior intelligence officer Leslie Gruis takes the long
historical view, examining parallels between the effects of the
current technological revolution and the transformation wrought by
the invention of the printing press. Columbia University research
scholar Michael Klipstein and coauthor Peter Chuzie analyze the
potential offered for intelligence collection by the Internet of
Things. And British academic Craig Stanley-Adamson explores the
lessons that may be drawn from the relationship between Israel and
its neighbors in the first decade post 9/11, arguing that it was
characterized by a surprising degree of cooperation in the security
realm that may, given auspicious circumstances, be repeated in the
future.
Now more than ever, in the arenas of national security, diplomacy,
and military operations, effective communication strategy is of
paramount importance. A 24/7 television, radio, and Internet news
cycle paired with an explosion in social media demands it.
According to James P. Farwell, an expert in communication strategy
and cyber war who has advised the U.S. Special Operations Command
and the Department of Defense, and worked nationally and
internationally as a media and political consultant, this book
examines how colorful figures in history from Julius Caesar to
Winston Churchill, Napoleon to Hugo Chavez, Martin Luther to Barack
Obama and Ronald Reagan, have forged communication strategies to
influence audiences. Mark Twain said that history doesn't repeat
itself, but rhymes. In showing how major leaders have moved
audiences, Farwell bears out Twain's thesis. Obama and Luther each
wanted to reach a mass audience. Obama used social media and the
Internet. Luther used the printing press. But the strategic mindset
was similar. Hugo Chavez identifies with Simon Bolivar, but his
attitude towards the media more closely echoes Napoleon. Caesar
used coins to build his image in ways that echo the modern use of
campaign buttons. His "triumphs," enormous parades to celebrate
military victories, celebrated his achievements and aimed to
impress the populace with his power and greatness. Adolph Hitler
employed a similar tactic with his torchlight parades. The book
shows how the US government's approach to strategic communication
has been misguided. It offers a colorful, incisive critical
evaluation of the concepts, doctrines, and activities that the US
Department of Defense and Department of State employ for
psychological operations, military information support operations,
propaganda, and public diplomacy. Persuasion and Power is a book
about the art of communication strategy, how it is used, where, and
why. Farwell's adroit use of vivid examples produce a
well-researched, entertaining story that illustrates how its
principles have made a critical difference throughout history in
the outcomes of crises, conflicts, politics, and diplomacy across
different cultures and societies.
Military transformation can be understood as comprising three
overlapping and sometimes competing "layers"--the
conventional-force dominated revolution in military affairs, a more
recent irregular warfare emphasis, and a wider dimension including
homeland defense, space and nuclear policy. The Western world is
currently focusing its attention on transformation's middle layer,
while China and Russia are focusing on the RMA and transformation's
wider aspects. This dynamic indicates the United States and its
allies should continue to prepare for the full range of conflicts.
This book establishes the meaning of "military transformation,"
assesses the manner in which certain countries are transforming
their military forces, discusses the relevancy of transformation
efforts to modern conflict and, in drawing out the key areas of
emphasis on the part of various countries, provides a window on the
future global security environment. It is divided into seven
chapters, plus a conclusion. The first chapter focuses on the
meaning of military transformation, establishing a framework
through which national militaries can be examined. This comprises
transformation's revolution in military affairs components, its
newer special operations forces, counterinsurgency, and
stabilization and reconstruction aspects, and its wider homeland
defense, space and deterrence dimensions. The book devotes two
chapters to the United States and one each to China, Russia, and
NATO. It also has a chapter that looks individually at each of
Australia, Britain, Canada, France and Germany. An assessment of
the relevancy of force transformation to modern warfare is
integrated into the discussion of what transformation means, how
the United States is responding, and the concluding chapter. The
book contains a biographical sketch of Andrew Marshall, Andrew
Krepinevich, William Owens, Arthur Cebrowski, Donald Rumsfeld, and
Thomas Barnett, all of whom have been involved in some aspect of
military transformation.
This cogent global history traces the evolution of land warfare
since the start of the Crimean War. Jeremy Black argues that
although it has always been critical to the outcome of conflicts
worldwide, land warfare has become undervalued in comparison to air
power in modern military thinking. In practice, land warfare was
crucial during the American Civil War, the two world wars, and the
conflicts of the Cold War. Indeed, the revival of great power
confrontation has led to an urgent need to re-examine the entire
contemporary period. Looking to the future, the book shows
convincingly that we must consider the nature of the military for
non-state actors as well for as the major powers. Ultimately, Black
contends, there is no substitute for the control over territory
provided by boots on the ground.
This book, first published in 1988, represents a unique attempt to
combine a discussion of an alternative British defence policy in
terms of military strategy and new technology, with a consideration
of how this policy might be secure in political terms. Written
against a background of a possible future Labour government in the
late 1980s with a radically different defence policy to the
Conservative Government of the day, it considers questions such as:
Would conventional deterrence really be effective? Just what is the
Labour Party's defence policy? How precisely might Britain be
transformed into a non-aligned, non-militarist state?
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