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1) Ukraine and the art of strategy

Author

Freedman, Lawrence

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

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". . . provides an account of the origins and course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through the lens of the theory and practice of strategy. [The author] explores Putin's near, medium, and long-term strategies when he decided to initiate the conflict. How successful has he been? In contrast to many who see Putin as a master operator who has resuscitated a supine Russia against all odds, [the author] is less impressed with his strategic acumen in terms...

2) The future of war: a history

Author

Freedman, Lawrence

Pub. Date

2017.

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

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Questions about the future of war are a regular feature of political debate, strategic analysis, and popular fiction. Where should we look for new dangers? What cunning plans might an aggressor have in mind? What are the best forms of defense? How might peace be preserved or conflict resolved? From the French rout at Sedan in 1870 to the relentless contemporary insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan, Lawrence Freedman, a world-renowned military thinker,...