The New Makers of Modern Strategy: From the Ancient World to the Digital Age

The New Makers of Modern Strategy is a comprehensive resource on military and political strategy, covering the theory and practice of war and statecraft from antiquity to the present. It features new entries by world-class scholars and provides global, comparative perspectives on strategic thought, with a greater emphasis on the Cold War and post-9/11 eras. The book draws lessons from history's most influential strategists and explores the challenges and changes facing strategy makers in the contemporary world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1200 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press

The New Makers of Modern Strategy is a comprehensive and authoritative resource on military and political strategy, and its profound impact on shaping the modern world. This groundbreaking work serves as the next generation of the definitive exploration of strategy and the influential figures who have shaped the theory and practice of war and statecraft throughout history. Featuring entirely new entries by a distinguished roster of world-class scholars, this revised edition offers a global and comparative perspective on strategic thought, spanning from antiquity to the present day. It provides a comprehensive survey of both classical and contemporary themes of strategy, while paying heightened attention to the Cold War and post-9/11 eras.

The contributors to this edition critically evaluate the timeless requirements for effective strategy while tracing the revolutionary changes that challenge the makers of strategy in the contemporary world. In the midst of intensifying global disorder, the study of strategy and its historical context has never been more relevant.

The New Makers of Modern Strategy draws upon the wisdom and insights of historical strategists such as Thucydides, Sun Zi, Clausewitz, Napoleon, Churchill, Mao, Ben-Gurion, Andrew Marshall, Xi Jinping, and Qassem Soleimani. These luminaries have left an indelible mark on the field of strategy, and their contributions are invaluable in understanding the complexities of warfare and statecraft.

The book is organized into five distinct sections, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of strategy and its historical development. The first section, "Foundations of Strategy," delves into the theoretical foundations of strategy, including the concepts of objectives, resources, and vulnerabilities. It explores the contributions of ancient Greek and Chinese philosophers, as well as the military theorists of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

The second section, "The Age of Enlightenment and Revolution," examines the strategic thinking of the Enlightenment era and the revolutionary movements that followed. It explores the ideas of thinkers such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as the strategic insights of figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.

The third section, "The Cold War and Beyond," focuses on the strategic challenges and opportunities of the Cold War era, including the development of nuclear weapons, the rise of superpowers, and the emergence of new threats such as terrorism and cyber warfare. It explores the strategies employed by nations such as the United States, the Soviet Union, and China, as well as the contributions of influential strategists such as George F. Kennan, John J. Mearsheimer, and Zbigniew Brzezinski.

The fourth section, "Globalization and Strategic Challenges," examines the impact of globalization on strategic thinking and the challenges posed by the rise. It explores the strategies employed by nations such as the United States, China, and Russia, as well as the responses of non-traditional actors such as the European Union and the Islamic State. It also examines the role of technology and innovation in shaping strategic thinking and the role of non-state actors in global politics.

The fifth section, "Conclusion," offers a comprehensive summary of the key themes and insights presented throughout the book. It reflects on the enduring relevance of strategy and its historical significance in shaping the modern world. It emphasizes the importance of studying strategy and its history to gain a deeper understanding of the complex and interconnected nature of global politics and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

In conclusion, The New Makers of Modern Strategy is a indispensable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex and ever-evolving field of military and political strategy. It provides a comprehensive and authoritative resource on military and political strategy, and its profound impact on shaping the modern world. This groundbreaking work serves as the next generation of the definitive exploration of strategy and the influential figures who have shaped the theory and practice of war and statecraft throughout history. Featuring entirely new entries by a distinguished roster of world-class scholars, this revised edition offers a global and comparative perspective on strategic thought, spanning from antiquity to the present day. It provides a comprehensive survey of both classical and contemporary themes of strategy, while paying heightened attention to the Cold War and post-9/11 eras.

The contributors to this edition critically evaluate the timeless requirements for effective strategy while tracing the revolutionary changes that challenge the makers of strategy in the contemporary world. In the midst of intensifying global disorder, the study of strategy and its historical context has never been more relevant.

The New Makers of Modern Strategy draws upon the wisdom and insights of historical strategists such as Thucydides, Sun Zi, Clausewitz, Napoleon, Churchill, Mao, Ben-Gurion, Andrew Marshall, Xi Jinping, and Qassem Soleimani. These luminaries have left an indelible mark on the field of strategy, and their contributions are invaluable in understanding the complexities of warfare and statecraft.

The book is organized into five distinct sections, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of strategy and its historical development. The first section, "Foundations of Strategy," delves into the theoretical foundations of strategy, including the concepts of objectives, resources, and vulnerabilities. It explores the contributions of ancient Greek and Chinese philosophers, as well as the military theorists of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

The second section, "The Age of Enlightenment and Revolution," examines the strategic thinking of the Enlightenment era and the revolutionary movements that followed. It explores the ideas of such thinkers such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as the strategic insights of figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.

The third section, "The Cold War and Beyond," focuses on the strategic challenges and opportunities of the Cold War era, including the development of nuclear weapons, the rise of superpowers, and the emergence of new threats such as terrorism and cyber warfare. It explores the strategies employed by nations such as the United States, the Soviet Union, and China, as well as the contributions of influential strategists such as George F. Kennan, John J. Mearsheimer, and Zbigniew Brzezinski.

The fourth section, "Globalization and Strategic Challenges," examines the impact of globalization on strategic thinking and the challenges posed by the. It explores the strategies employed by nations. It also examines the responses of non-traditional actors such as the European Union and the Islamic State. It also examines the role

The fifth section, "Conclusion," offers a comprehensive summary of the key themes and insights presented throughout the. It reflects on the enduring relevance of strategy and its historical significance in shaping the modern world. It emphasizes the importance of studying strategy and its history to gain a deeper understanding of the complex and ever-evolving nature of global politics and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

In conclusion, The New Makers of Modern Strategy is a indispensable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex and ever-evolving field of military and political strategy. It provides a comprehensive and authoritative resource on military and political strategy, and its profound impact on shaping the modern world. This groundbreaking work serves as the next generation of the definitive exploration of strategy and the influential figures who have shaped the theory and practice of war and statecraft throughout history. Featuring entirely new entries by a distinguished roster of world-class scholars, this revised edition offers a global and comparative perspective on strategic thought, spanning from antiquity to the present day. It provides a comprehensive survey of both classical and contemporary themes of strategy, while paying heightened attention to the Cold War and post-9/11 eras.

The contributors to this edition critically evaluate the timeless requirements for effective strategy while tracing the revolutionary changes that challenge the makers of strategy in the contemporary world. In the midst of intensifying global disorder, the study of strategy and its historical context has never been more relevant.

Weight: 1616g
Dimension: 168 x 246 x 60 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691204383