| ID | 146914 |
| Title Proper | Tyranny of doctrine and modern strategy |
| Other Title Information | small (and large) states in a double bind |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Willem Honig, Jan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The formation of doctrine and strategy is usually regarded as the exclusive province of the major powers. Small states and their militaries have little choice but to conform. This article, however, argues that small, developed states possess an unprecedented opportunity independently to form doctrine and pursue strategy. The reasons are a worldwide trend of devolution in political power and a concomitant democratisation of violence and reduction in the scale of military means and conflict. However, seizing this opportunity is powerfully constrained by the tyranny of outmoded ideas of how war and strategy work. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 39, No.2; Apr 2016: p.261-279 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 39 No 2 |
| Key Words | Military doctrine ; New Wars ; Small States ; Strategy ; War and Politic |