Civil-Military Relations in Perspective

'In this volume, Stephen Cimbala and a host of collaborators clearly and comprehensively examine civil military relations from a variety of perspectives. For academics, policy makers, and military professionals, this is a must read.' Lawrence J. Korb, Center for American Progress, USA 'This book makes a valuable contribution to the field of study in civil military relations. It ranges from prior to WWI through the Arab Spring and includes an impressive group of contributors who have examined military and civil leaders under stress in the counterinsurgency and stability environments. This book is recommended to all serious students of the topic.' Bill Flavin, US Army War College

Stephen J. Cimbala, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Penn State Brandywine, USA

Introduction, Stephen J. Cimbala; Chapter 1 Kids These Days: Growing Military Professionalism across Generations, Isaiah WilsonIII, Edward Cox, Kent W. Park, Rachel M. Sondheimer; Chapter 2 Searching for a More Viable Form of Civil-Military Relations: The Canadian and American Experiences, Dale R. Herspring; Chapter 3 Civil-Military Relations in Contemporary Russia, Stephen J. Blank; Chapter 4, John Allen Williams; Chapter 5 The U.S. Civil-Military Problematique and New Military Missions, Damon Coletta; Chapter 6 The War without a Strategy: Presidents, the Pentagon, and Problems in Civil-Military Relations since the 9/11 Attacks, C. Dale Walton; Chapter 7 Who Serves? The American All-Volunteer Force, Gary SchaubJr., Adam Lowther; Chapter 8 Military Theory, Strategy and Praxis: Implications for Civil-Military Relations, Jacob W. Kipp, Lester W. Grau; Chapter 9 Business Models and Emerging U.S. Warfighting Concepts, Milan Vego; Chapter 10 Cyberwar and Nuclear Crisis Management: Implications for Civil-Military Relations, Stephen J. Cimbala; conclusion Conclusion, Stephen J. Cimbala;