Clausewitz and the politics of war: A contemporary theory
Abstract
This paper re-examines the theoretical underpinnings of Strategic Studies, proposing a novel theory and a new framework for analysing war’s fundamental relationship with politics in line with the Clausewitzian tradition. Throughout modern history, Clausewitz’s concept of politics has been misconstrued as referring only to policy whereas in fact, for him, ‘politics’ was a much broader concept, including domestic power struggles. The political...
Paper Details
Title
Clausewitz and the politics of war: A contemporary theory
Published Date
Oct 15, 2018
Journal
Volume
43
Issue
5
Pages
645 - 685
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