Strategy in War and Peace : : A Critical Introduction / / Aaron Edwards.
A lively introduction to the practical application of strategy in war and peaceRead and download the introduction for free now (pdf)Strategy is a central concept in international security, and one that travels across the academic disciplines of politics, international relations and history. By why i...
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