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War Time

Temporality and the Decline of Western Military Power
BuchKartoniert, Paperback
336 Seiten
Englisch
RLPG/Galleyserschienen am02.03.2021
Perceptions of time contributed to recent Western military failings.The "decline of the West" is once again a frequent topic of speculation. Often cited as one element of the alleged decline is the succession of prolonged and unsuccessful wars most notably those waged in recent decades by the United States. This book by three Danish military experts examines not only the validity of the speculation but also asks why the West, particularly its military effectiveness, might be perceived as in decline.Temporality is the central concept linking a series of structural fractures that leave the West seemingly muscle-bound: overwhelmingly powerful in technology and military might but strategically fragile. This temporality, the authors say, is composed of three interrelated dimensions: trajectories, perceptions, and pace.First, Western societies to tend view time as a linear trajectory, focusing mostly on recent and current events and leading to the framing of history as a story of rise and decline. The authors examine whether the inevitable fall already has happened, is underway, or is still in the future.Perceptions of time also vary across cultures and periods, shaping socio-political activities, including warfare. The enemy, for example, can be perceived as belong to another time (being "backward" or "barbarian"). And war can be seen either as cyclical or exceptional, helping frame the public's willingness to accept its violent and tragic consequences.The pace of war is another factor shaping policies and actions. Western societies emphasize speed: the shorter the war the better, even if the long-term result is unsuccessful. Ironically, one of the Western world's least successful wars also has been America's longest, in Afghanistan.This unique book is thus a critical assessment of the evolution and future of Western military power. It contributes much-needed insight into the potential for the West's political and institutional renewal.mehr

Produkt

KlappentextPerceptions of time contributed to recent Western military failings.The "decline of the West" is once again a frequent topic of speculation. Often cited as one element of the alleged decline is the succession of prolonged and unsuccessful wars most notably those waged in recent decades by the United States. This book by three Danish military experts examines not only the validity of the speculation but also asks why the West, particularly its military effectiveness, might be perceived as in decline.Temporality is the central concept linking a series of structural fractures that leave the West seemingly muscle-bound: overwhelmingly powerful in technology and military might but strategically fragile. This temporality, the authors say, is composed of three interrelated dimensions: trajectories, perceptions, and pace.First, Western societies to tend view time as a linear trajectory, focusing mostly on recent and current events and leading to the framing of history as a story of rise and decline. The authors examine whether the inevitable fall already has happened, is underway, or is still in the future.Perceptions of time also vary across cultures and periods, shaping socio-political activities, including warfare. The enemy, for example, can be perceived as belong to another time (being "backward" or "barbarian"). And war can be seen either as cyclical or exceptional, helping frame the public's willingness to accept its violent and tragic consequences.The pace of war is another factor shaping policies and actions. Western societies emphasize speed: the shorter the war the better, even if the long-term result is unsuccessful. Ironically, one of the Western world's least successful wars also has been America's longest, in Afghanistan.This unique book is thus a critical assessment of the evolution and future of Western military power. It contributes much-needed insight into the potential for the West's political and institutional renewal.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-0-8157-3894-7
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Erscheinungsjahr2021
Erscheinungsdatum02.03.2021
ReiheInsights: Critical Thinking on International Affairs
Seiten336 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
MasseBreite 152 mm, Höhe 229 mm, Dicke 20 mm
Gewicht547 g
Artikel-Nr.56497527

Inhalt/Kritik

Inhaltsverzeichnis
ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: "Civic Militarism" and the Trajectory of Western Power: The Western Experience in Balancing Liberal and Military Virtues1. The Modern State Rise and Decline of Civic Militarism2. Making Time an Ally: Uncovering the Perils of Tactical Military Speed3. Benefit or Burden? NATO-led Military Missions and Western Cohesion4. The Future of the West: What If the United States Pulls Out of NATO?Part II: Western Perceptions of Time and the International Normative Order: A Normative Order under Pressure5. Civilian Casualties and Contemporary Coalition Operations: The Case of Afghanistan6. Conflicting Norms of Intervention: When and How to Use Military Force?7. In the Shadows: The Challenge of Russian and Chinese Gray Zone Conflict for the West8. Competing Norms: What If China Takes Control of Djibouti to Protect Its People?Part III: Military Operations and Temporality: Speed, Time, and Western Military Power9. Fighting, Fast and Slow? Speed and Western Ways of War10. War at Information Speed: Multi-Domain Warfighting Visions11. The Limits of Technology: The Impact of Speed and Innovation on Western Military Primacy12. Military Operations: What If Digital Technologies Fail on the BattlefieldConclusionContributorsIndexmehr

Autor

Edited by Sten Rynning; Olivier Schmitt and Amelie Theussen
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