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Vicarious Warfare
American Strategy and the Illusion of War on the Cheap
«“This book should be mandatory reading in the U.S. War College. Also, all those (including Congress) that are ultimately responsible for defending the country and sending troops into harm’s way should read to drive discussions on the major topics presented. Highly recommended.” DODreads»
America has been at war for most of the 20th and 21st centuries and during that time has progressively moved towards a vicarious form of warfare, where key tasks are delegated to proxies, the military's exposure to danger is limited, and special forces and covert instruments are on the increase. Les mer
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America has been at war for most of the 20th and 21st centuries and during that time has progressively moved towards a vicarious form of warfare, where key tasks are delegated to proxies, the military's exposure to danger is limited, and special forces and covert instruments are on the increase. Important strategic decisions are taken with minimal scrutiny or public engagement.
This compelling account charts the historical emergence of this distinctive tradition of war and explains the factors driving its contemporary prominence. It contrasts the tactical advantages of vicarious warfare with its hidden costs and potential to cause significant strategic harm.
This compelling account charts the historical emergence of this distinctive tradition of war and explains the factors driving its contemporary prominence. It contrasts the tactical advantages of vicarious warfare with its hidden costs and potential to cause significant strategic harm.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Bristol University Press
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781529206999
- Utgivelsesår
- 2021
- Format
- 23 x 16 cm
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«“This book should be mandatory reading in the U.S. War College. Also, all those (including Congress) that are ultimately responsible for defending the country and sending troops into harm’s way should read to drive discussions on the major topics presented. Highly recommended.” DODreads»
«“A timely examination of whether contemporary approaches to warfare challenge democratic oversight, moral responsibility and international norms…Vicarious Warfare promises a readily accessible read for security strategists and policy analysts alike, introducing a powerful idea to military and political discourse.” Australian Army Research Centre»
«“…fascinating work... An important addition to current strategic and policy decision making that has flow-on effects to Australia through our alliance partnership.” Sabretache»
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