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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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This book explores the relationship between the state and war within the context of seismic technological change. As we experience a fourth industrial revolution, technology already exerts a huge impact on the character of war and military strategies in the form of drones and other types of ‘remote’ warfare. However, technological developments are not confined to the defence sector, and the diffusion of military technology inevitably also affects the wider economy and society. This book investigates these possible developments and speculates on their ramifications for the future. Through its analysis, the book questions what will happen to war and the state and whether we will reach a point where war leads to the unmaking of the state itself.
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This book explores the relationship between the state and war within the context of seismic technological change. As we experience a fourth industrial revolution, technology already exerts a huge impact on the character of war and military strategies in the form of drones and other types of ‘remote’ warfare. However, technological developments are not confined to the defence sector, and the diffusion of military technology inevitably also affects the wider economy and society. This book investigates these possible developments and speculates on their ramifications for the future. Through its analysis, the book questions what will happen to war and the state and whether we will reach a point where war leads to the unmaking of the state itself.
600 kr
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This open access book provides an in-depth exploration of the Arabian Gulf, explaining the pivotal role of conflict in shaping this geopolitically significant region over the past century. Understanding the historical context of conflicts in this region helps explain the major ongoing tensions between major players such as Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and external powers like the UK, the United States and more recently China. The narrative spans major historical events, from the two World Wars to the smaller conflicts of decolonization, and more recent conflicts such as the first and second Gulf Wars and the Hamas-Israel war. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of the intricate and enduring factors that perpetuate conflict in the Gulf, as well as how historical developments are intricately connected to contemporary events. Through this examination of what can be termed as ‘geostrategy’, it clarifies the strategic importance of the Gulf across time and assesses the broader ramifications of conflict in the Gulf for the Middle East region and the international system. In so doing, it also provides an insightful analysis of the region's complex mosaic of religious, ethnic, and political divisions, which reinforce and undermine the stability of this distinctive regional security complex. As such, it is of interest to historians, scholars engaged in global and regional security studies and policymakers seeking to comprehend the intricate dynamics of this critical region.