Strategy and Politics
“Strategy and Politics” by Colin S. Gray, published by Routledge in 2016, is a comprehensive examination of the intricate relationship between strategy and politics. This 178-page volume delves into how strategy is fundamentally shaped by political processes, addressing a gap in scholarly discourse on the subject. The book emphasizes that understanding strategy requires an appreciation of its political context, as both elements are interdependent and cannot be fully understood in isolation.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the interaction between strategy and politics, highlighting its historical significance and implications for defense matters. Each chapter elucidates key concepts such as the nature of strategy, its essential role, and the processes involved in its formulation and execution. The book is relevant for those studying military strategy, security studies, and political science, making it a valuable resource for students and practitioners alike.
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This book examines the subject of strategy and its relationship with politics.
Despite the fact that strategy is always the product of political process, the relationship between the two concepts and their ancillary activities has scarcely been touched by scholars. This book corrects that serious deficiency, and explains the high relevance of political factors for matters of general defence. Each chapter aims to show how and why strategy and politics interact and how this interaction has had significant consequences historically. Neither strategy nor politics can make sense if considered alone. Strategy requires direction that can only be provided by political process, while politics cannot be implemented without strategy.
In summary, this volume will explain:
- what strategy is (and is not)
- why strategy is essential
- what strategy does and how it does it
- how strategy is made and executed
Written by a leading scholar and former practitioner, this book will be essential reading for all students of military strategy, strategic studies, security studies and war and conflict studies.
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