Talking Manoeuvre vs. Acting Attrition Strategy
Abstract: As an output of strategic culture, a State Defence Strategy should set the direction of the defence policy and focus on defence system development ...
Geopolitics of Technology in Taiwan: A Key Factor in Strategic Competition
Abstract: Taiwan occupies a pivotal position in the realm of technological geopolitics due to its dominance in semiconductor manufacturing and strategic location in the Indo-Pacific ...
Counterinsurgency In Apartheid Regimes
Abstract: This essay examines the counterinsurgency (COIN) strategies employed by apartheid regimes, with a focus on the Rhodesian Bush War (1964–1979). By analysing the intersection ...
Donetsk May Tell
Abstract: Following the annexation of Crimea a decade ago, Russian warfare tactics have evolved to adapt to technological advancements and make up for shortfalls in ...
Unlocking Economic Potential: The TAPI Pipeline’s Role In Regional Integration
Abstract: The revitalisation of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline is vital for regional connectivity and economic growth in South and Central Asia. With Afghanistan’s part under ...
Russian Views On The Future Of Manoeuvrist Approach Based On The Lessons Learned From The War In Ukraine
Abstract: In spite of the expectations of Moscow, the war in Ukraine has quickly turned into a war of attrition. Based on open-source military publications, ...
Peace Negotiations About The War In Ukraine As A Matter For The Global Community Of States
Abstract: Eighty years after the founding of the United Nations (UN), international conflicts—in particular those escalating into wars, such as in Ukraine and in the ...
The Devil You Know: Strategic Culture in a New Era of Competition
Abstract: Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine and the developing conflicts in the Middle East, the case for a resurgence of Strategic ...
The Principles Of Manoeuvrist Approach In Military Leader Development In The Estonian Military Academy
Abstract: The manoeuvrist approach is highly relevant for militaries facing stronger adversaries, and its principles are, therefore, taught in the Estonian Military Academy. For evaluating ...