| Summary/Abstract |
As is evident from this current volume, Colin Gray made substantial theoretical contributions to a wide range of strategic subjects. The Leverage of Sea Power, Airpower for Strategic Effect, and Nuclear Strategy and National Style are just three of his major contributions to important subsets of the discipline Strategic Studies.1 Underpinning all of his work, however, is Colin’s appreciation of the process of strategy in general. In this way, Colin’s wider contributions were grounded in his universal strategic theory; that theory that applies to all strategic activity regardless of time, place, belligerent, technology or domain. Universal strategic theory enables us to unlock the core elements and process of strategy. Over the decades, Colin developed his universal theory in a number of key works: War, Peace & Victory, Modern Strategy, The Strategy Bridge, and Theory of Strategy.2 Indeed, Colin set himself the task, every 10 years or so, of writing a work with universal elements. In this way, he was able to reflect upon his own evolving appreciation of the subject.
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