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023137
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2002.
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81-97
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New security challenges and the unintended consequences of precision strike have weakened Western deterrence, ‘compellence’ and warfighting capabilities. Democracies face increasing constraints on the use of their overwhelming military might. Contemporary adversaries are undeterred or even inspired by Western superiority. To ensure that military power remains an effective national security instrument, Western civilian and military leaders need to pursue a discriminate force strategy. This will require a paradigm shift in thinking about, preparing for, threatening, or ultimately employing military power. Such a strategy requires innovation in Western doctrine, capabilities, force structure and coalition management. Using force discriminately will reinforce deterrence, bolster diplomatic efforts and increase the effectiveness of military action, should it become necessary.
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094515
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162726
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The article explores the centrality of the social dimension in contemporary conflict. It examines this dimension's pivotal role in the strategies of all rivals of the West, from ISIS, Hizbullah and Hamas to China and Russia, and the shortfall of Western responses to this challenge. The article concludes with thoughts on how Western states should conceptualise and formulate strategy in this society-centric environment.
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