Covering all the main issues in the field, the book explores the major themes through a combination of classical and modern strategic theory, history, and current practice. It is split into three main sections:
This second edition brings the book up to date by including discussions of the rise and fall of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS); the emergence of robotics and artificial intelligence; major events in space and cyberspace; and the growing profile of nuclear weapons. Each chapter presents the reader with a succinct summary of the topic, provides a challenging analysis of current issues, and finishes with key points, questions for discussion, and further reading.
This book will be essential reading for upper-level students of strategic studies, war studies, military history, and international security.
David J. Lonsdale is a senior lecturer in war studies at the University of Hull, UK, and author of four books.
Thomas M. Kane is an independent scholar and author of eight academic books.