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The German Army’s Medium Forces: A Pillar of NATO’s Manoeuvre Warfare and Manoeuvrist Approach in Modern Conflict
Abstract: The German Army’s Medium Forces are crucial in maintaining the principles of Manoeuvre Warfare and the “Manoeuvrist Approach”. Their mobility, flexibility, and rapid deployment capabilities make them essential for NATO’s defence strategy, particularly on the eastern flank. These forces bridge the gap between light infantry and heavy armoured units, providing a versatile response to… Read More
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Strategic And Political Manoeuvring In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence
Abstract: In the context of governance, AI offers chances to improve efficiency and effectiveness in public services. However, the strategic use of AI necessitates careful consideration of ethical concepts, including openness, accountability, and justice. Regarding security, AI is changing the nature of battle and conflict. Nations are investing significantly in AI-powered military capabilities, such as… Read More
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The Influence of Media Narratives on Military Strategy
Abstract: Media is pivotal in shaping the discourse around attrition and manoeuvre warfare strategies in modern military contexts. These narratives contribute greatly to the perceived rivalry between the two strategies, impacting public perception and strategic decision-making. Given the prevalence of media bias in military reporting and its implications for public support and strategic outcomes, it… Read More
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Manoeuvre Warfare In The Modern Environment
Abstract: Modern combat presents many challenges to combat arms, particularly in relation to manoeuvre warfare. Many theorists claim that the manoeuvre as a fighting approach is obsolete, suggesting that other approaches, such as attrition, are more relevant to the modern battlefield. To support the thesis, they argue that a manoeuvre is less relevant in conflicts… Read More
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Digging Into The Future: Or How I Learned To Love My Shovel
Abstract: This paper critically examines the Western military’s reliance on manoeuvrist warfare as defined by NATO, positing that this approach may prove myopic in the context of potentially unlimited warfare. It argues that expecting a single set of forces to achieve decisive results against a resilient adversary swiftly is a high-risk strategy. Furthermore, an excessive… Read More
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Manoeuvre Warfare As A Challenge To The Former Strategic Concept Of Forward Defence
Abstract: NATO’s defence concept in the central region called for the Forward Defence close to the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. The aim was to achieve superiority through fire and movement through a manoeuvrist approach: manoeuvre combined with attritional effects. How this was to be achieved in battles of combined arms was assessed differently… Read More
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The Significance Of Materialism And Postmaterialism Values For Future Military Leaders
Abstract: Traditionally, ideal-typical officers are conservative and right-leaning both in terms of value-based and redistribution policies. In spite of the appearance of a new type of conservatism, our findings indicate that this is still the case: Intrinsic motivation is strongest among cadets whose personal values align with classical conservatism. Problem statement: In a time when… Read More
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Clausewitz’s Culmination Principle As A Manoeuvre In The Figurative Sense
Abstract: Manoeuvre is still the most challenging phase of military operations. However, it has changed from the temporal-spatial coordination of physical combat power factors to a more mentally based control of, among other things, the intensity progression of armed conflicts. The targeted use of the culmination principle offers armed forces — in particular those characterised… Read More
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How To Dismantle A Mental (Atomic) Bomb?
Abstract: Foresight refers to the ability to make assumptions about probable future events based on the analysis of a situation. In a game of chess, for example, the player simulates his opponent’s next moves in his head and looks for the appropriate answers. This way of thinking has also gained importance in the military context.… Read More
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Manoeuvre Warfare 2.0 – Information Manoeuvre
Abstract: The manoeuvrist approach is, at its most elemental, a mode of thought for overcoming military challenges. By analysing historical and contemporary contexts and incorporating insights from emerging technologies, a manoeuvrist perspective can enhance strategic foresight, agility, and innovation. This study posits that the principles of the manoeuvrist approach underpin cognitive superiority, particularly in information… Read More
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