twenty-first century combat as politics Simpson, Emile. creator text bibliography nyu New York Oxford University Press 2012 monographic eng

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285p. cm. The language of war -- Clausewitzian war and contemporary conflict -- Globalisation and contemporary conflict -- Strategic dialogue and political choice -- Liberal powers and strategic dialogue -- Pragmatism and operational thought -- British strategy in the Borneo confrontation 1962/6 -- Strategic narrative -- Ethos, vision and confidence in strategic narrative -- Conclusion: Contemporary strategic thought. Emile Simpson. Includes bibliographical references and index. a-af--- Strategy Politics and war Afghan War, 2001- Political aspects Counterinsurgency Political aspects Case studies Counterinsurgency Afghanistan Insurgency Case studies World politics 21st century War (Philosophy) Afghanistan Politics and government 2001- U162 .S54 2012 355.4 9780231704069 (alk. paper) 2012031599 DLC 120803 20170105102915.0 17414428