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Russian Civil-Military Relations

By: Dr Robert Brannon

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Russian Civil-Military Relations

By: Dr Robert Brannon

Putin's style of leadership has transitioned into another era but there is much still inherited from the past. In the often anarchic environment of the 1990s, the nascent Russian Federation experienced misunderstandings and mis-steps in civil–military relations. Under Boris Yeltsin it has been questioned whether the military obeyed orders from civilian authorities or merely gave lip service to those it served to protect while implementing its own policies and courses of action. Robert Brannon sets forth the circumstances under which the military instrument of Russia's power and influence could be called upon to exert force. Deriving in part from its Soviet past, the author examines how Russia's military doctrine represents more than just a road map of how to fight the nation's wars; it also specifies threats to national interests, in this case the United States, NATO and international terrorism. Against this background of politics and power, the military's influence may reveal as much about politics as it does the military.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409498999

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9781409498995

Confrontation, Strategy and War Termination

Britain's Conflict with Indonesia

By: Dr Christopher Tuck

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Confrontation, Strategy and War Termination

Britain's Conflict with Indonesia

By: Dr Christopher Tuck

At the heart of this book is the problem of war termination. Britain won an almost unbroken string of tactical military victories during an undeclared war against the Republic of Indonesia in the 1960s, yet it proved difficult to translate this into strategic success. Using conflict termination theories, this book argues that British strategy during Confrontation was both exemplary and flawed, both of which need not be mutually exclusive. The British experience in Indonesia represents an illuminating case study of the difficulties associated with strategy and the successful termination of conflicts. The value of this book lies in two areas: as a contribution to the literature on British counter-insurgency operations and as a contribution to the debates on the problems of war termination in the context of strategic thought.

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403

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409471845

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9781409471844

Clausewitz's Timeless Trinity

A Framework For Modern War

By: Dr Colin M Fleming

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Clausewitz's Timeless Trinity

A Framework For Modern War

By: Dr Colin M Fleming

This is the first book to apply the Clausewitzian Trinity of 'passion, chance, and reason' to the experience of real war. It explores the depth and validity of the concept against the conflicts of former Yugoslavia - wars thought to epitomise a post-Clausewitzian age. In doing so it demonstrates the timeless message of the Trinity, but also ties the Trinitarian idea back into Clausewitz's political argument. Intended to build on the existing corpus of scholarship, this book differs from the existing literature in two ways. By applying the Trinity to the wars of former Yugoslavia 1991-1995, it explores war at its micro-foundations, assessing the complex cause-and-effect nexus of reciprocity produced by actions between belligerents embroiled in dynamic competition perpetuated by their own interaction. Providing valuable insights into the complexities of real war fuelled by passion, undermined by chance, and shaped by reason, it is the first study to bridge the Clausewitzian world of theory with real experience. Examining each part of the triad separately, the book explores the multiple manifestations of hostility and chance, before then assessing the influence of these elements on the policies of the belligerents as the war evolved.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409473988

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9781409473985

Blair's Successful War

British Military Intervention in Sierra Leone

By: Dr Andrew M Dorman

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Blair's Successful War

British Military Intervention in Sierra Leone

By: Dr Andrew M Dorman

Andrew Dorman introduces Sierra Leone as Blair's second great military adventure after Kosovo and the first he undertook on his own. It is tied to Blair's 1999 Chicago speech on the 'Doctrine of the International Community', his move towards humanitarianism and the impact of the Kosovo experience. The book links this move with the rise of cosmopolitan militaries and the increasing involvement of Western forces in humanitarian operations and their impact on the international system. Furthermore, it places it within the context of defence transformation and the emerging Western expeditionary capabilities, in particular the European Union's new battle group concept and developments in concepts such as Network Centric Warfare and Networked Enabled Capability. Examining the whole campaign and considering the impact on the Blair Government, this book will prove to be a key reader on the topic.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409499367

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Britain and the War on Terror

Policy, Strategy and Operations

By: Dr Warren Chin

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Britain and the War on Terror

Policy, Strategy and Operations

By: Dr Warren Chin

Why did Britain come to play such a prominent role in the war on terror and why did the military instrument come to be the dominant theme in the British prosecution of what was an ideological and political struggle? This book is an analysis of Britain’s war against Al Qaeda and the phenomenon of international terrorism which marked a paradigm shift in the nature and conduct of war in the twenty-first century. At the heart of the book is an attempt to understand why Britain, which possessed a wealth of experience in the conduct of counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and small wars, developed a strategic and operational design to defeat the Islamist threat which proved to be deeply flawed. In addressing this question the book explores the complex intellectual, doctrinal and geopolitical challenge posed by Al Qaeda and international terrorism and how and why the British response took the form that it did. In conducting this analysis the book raises important questions about the assumptions and perceptions of those in government who led the UK into this conflict, the nature of the civil military relationship in Britain and how well it functioned, and finally the competence of its security forces in being able to deal with this threat both domestically and overseas.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1409473899

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9781409473893

What Should Armies Do?

Armed Forces and Civil Security

By: Dr John L Clarke

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What Should Armies Do?

Armed Forces and Civil Security

By: Dr John L Clarke

Clarke examines the role of North American and European armed forces in support of civil authorities in domestic contingencies. He seeks to answer the question of what roles are - and are not - appropriate for contemporary armed forces in carrying out task and functions within national borders. The book takes as its starting point, two key elements in the North American and European security debate: the decline of both the external threats to most North American and European states and that of budgetary resources available for defense. These twin declines are coupled with a desire on the part of civil leaders to engage the military in more domestic tasks and the desire of senior military leaders to preserve force structure, resulting in a dynamic in which civil leaders will ask their militaries to do more, and military leaders will be more inclined to say yes. As such, this book focuses on the enormous increase in the provision of non-military services and support asked of North American and European military establishments. Looking at the historical context for how North America's and Europe’s armed forces have been employed in the past, this book establishes guidelines for their employment in the future.

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Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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1472445287

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9781472445285

Christology in Christian-Muslim Dialogue

The Hermeneutics of Interreligious Learning for the Promotion of Common Values

By: Rev Fr Dr Robert Afayori

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Christology in Christian-Muslim Dialogue

The Hermeneutics of Interreligious Learning for the Promotion of Common Values

By: Rev Fr Dr Robert Afayori

Understanding the religious beliefs and practices of the other raises hermeneutic questions on the extent to which the dialogical call to openness is related to commitment, the meaning of religious identity, and whether openness to the beliefs of the other poses a threat to one's religious identity. If interreligious learning demands that the interlocutors unite their attitude of commitment and openness, how does this occur without the loss of alterity? This book addresses these questions within the context of Christian-Muslim dialogue on Christology as an exercise in learning - a new form of dialogue which leads Christians and Muslims to the discovery of common values such as prayer and submission to God; peace and peaceful co-existence, and solidarity with the poor and marginalised.

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novum pro Verlag

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3991072947

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9783991072942

Saunders Meadow - A Place Without Fences, A History of The Term Occupancy Permit Act of 1915

By: Dr. Robert Reyes, PhD

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Saunders Meadow - A Place Without Fences, A History of The Term Occupancy Permit Act of 1915

By: Dr. Robert Reyes, PhD

On March 4, 1915, with the prompting and support of the US Forest Service, Congress passed the Occupancy Act. This Special Use Permit allowed private citizens the opportunity to occupy national forest or public domain lands for a certain period of time for family recreation summer homes, campgrounds, resorts, and stores. Author Dr. Robert Reyes provides readers with the first comprehensive collection of facts and details on the Term Occupancy Permit Act of 1915, which helps owners register their cabins as National Historic Places. With 14,000 out of the original 20,000 cabins still in existence, it's imperative that the historical significance of the Term Occupancy Permit Act is conserved for both current and prospective generations of cabin owners to reference and utilize. Thanks to the exhaustive research and devotion of Dr. Reyes, Saunders Meadow: A Place Without Fences masterfully accomplishes that important task in this comprehensive and invaluable body of work.

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Hillcrest Publishing Group

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1634139100

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9781634139106

Think, Learn, Succeed

Understanding and Using Your Mind to Thrive at School, the Workplace, and Life

By: Dr. Caroline Leaf

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Think, Learn, Succeed

Understanding and Using Your Mind to Thrive at School, the Workplace, and Life

By: Dr. Caroline Leaf

Our thought lives have incredible power over our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. In fact, our thoughts can either limit us to what we believe we can do or release us to experience abilities well beyond our expectations. When we choose a mindset that extends our abilities rather than placing limits on ourselves, we will experience greater intellectual satisfaction, emotional control, and physical health. The only question is . . . how? Backed by up-to-date scientific research and biblical insight, Dr. Caroline Leaf empowers readers to take control of their thoughts in order to take control of their lives. In this practical book, readers will learn to use - The 5-step Switch on Your Brain Learning Program, to build memory and learn effectively - The Gift Profile, to discover the unique way they process information - The Mindfulness Guide, to optimize their thought life and find their inner resilience Dr. Leaf shows readers how to combine these powerful tools in order to improve memory, learning, cognitive and intellectual performance, work performance, physical performance, relationships, emotional health, and most importantly a meaningful life well lived. Each of us has significant psychological resources at our fingertips that we can use in order to improve our overall well-being. Dr. Leaf shows us how to harness those resources to unlock our hidden potential.

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Baker Books

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1493407899

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9781493407897

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Russian Civil-Military Relations

Russian Civil-Military Relations

Confrontation, Strategy and War Termination

Confrontation, Strategy and War Termination

Clausewitz's Timeless Trinity

Clausewitz's Timeless Trinity

Blair's Successful War

Blair's Successful War

Britain and the War on Terror

Britain and the War on Terror

What Should Armies Do?

What Should Armies Do?

Christology in Christian-Muslim Dialogue

Christology in Christian-Muslim Dialogue

Saunders Meadow - A Place Without Fences, A History of The Term Occupancy Permit Act of 1915

Saunders Meadow - A Place Without Fences, A History of The Term Occupancy Permit Act of 1915

Think, Learn, Succeed

Think, Learn, Succeed

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