Strategy in the Contemporary World

The complete introduction to strategy in the contemporary world, which critically explores the enduring, present and emerging issues dominating the field of strategy. This exploration of strategic studies gives students a complete introduction to strategic thinking, from historical and theoretical approaches to the contemporary issues and challenges facing strategists, and the world, today. A team of expert authors present readers with key debates and a range of perspectives, encouraging critical thinking. Key Features · Leading international scholars provide complete coverage of key enduring, contemporary and emerging issues in strategic studies · Tailored learning features encourage students to develop critical thinking skills and encourage readers to reflect upon and evaluate a wide range of perspectives · Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support New to this edition points · Danielle F. S. Cohen, Director of the Public Policy Program at Lake Forest College, US, joins the editor team to bring new expertise and insight to the eighth edition. · New chapter 4 on the evolution of warfare from 1990 to today by David Kilcullen explores how long- and medium-term trends in the environment, emerging and disruptive technologies, and the return of industrialized warfare have given rise to new domains, means, and methods of warfare. · New chapter 12 on cyber security, espionage, and warfare by Kristan Stoddart explores the growing cybersecurity risks that accompany society's increasing dependence on information communications technologies. · New chapter 13 on strategy and outer space by Peter Hays explores intelligence, civil, commercial, and defence space activity, and opportunities and challenges for space strategy · Fully rewritten chapter on nuclear weapons, now authored by Jeffrey Michaels, explores the role of nuclear weapons in the first, second, and third nuclear ages. The 8th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Politics Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with customisable PowerPoints, test bank and question banks for lecturers, and Multiple-choice questions for students. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks