| ID | 121085 |
| Title Proper | Political abstention in war and the influence of nuclear weapons |
| Other Title Information | a new research puzzle |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Joshi, Yogesh |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Clemenceau's famous statement-'War is too important to be left to the generals'-represents an essential conflict in civil-military relations during crisis situations, especially with regard to the demarcation of boundaries for civil and military authority in the conduct of war. Where and when, in the conduct of war, should the political class step down and military commanders take over? Or, since, as the Clausewitzian dictum of war being a continuation of politics suggests, can war ever be considered a purely military enterprise? With the advent of nuclear weapons, these questions have become immensely important since military exigencies can now have extreme political ramifications. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 7, No.3; Jul-Sep 2013: p.147-158 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 7, No.3; Jul-Sep 2013: p.147-158 |
| Key Words | Civil - Military Relations ; Crisis Situations ; Conduct of War ; Nuclear Weapons |