
Governing the Military
Andrew L. Stigler(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 3. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
86 pages
978-1-138-48978-3 (ISBN)
Description
A military is the most significant tool of a nation's foreign policy, and (hopefully) the tool of last resort. Yet the control a civilian leader has over the military is, in many respects, an encumbered and fractured control. The military's organizational culture, role in society, size, and considerable autonomy are potential obstacles to true civilian control over the military even in peacetime. A brief but historically informed text intended for students of the presidency or national security, Governing the Military addresses the gamut of challenges a new U.S. President faces as commander-in-chief.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Governing the MilitaryCrisply written, interesting, and enlightening, even for those who consider themselves well-versed in these matters. Stigler digs into the most important military topics and offers sage advice to future presidents and interested laymen alike. A wonderful little book.
Christopher J. Fettweis, Tulane University
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
138 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-48978-3 (9781138489783)
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Andrew L. Stigler is Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the United States Naval War College.
Content
Introduction
1 The Military's Role: Society and Congress
2 The Peacetime Military
3 Counterterrorism and Drone Warfare
4 The Crucible of Crisis
5 The Decision for War
6 Strategic Change in Wartime
7 The Task of Postwar Reconstruction
Conclusion
1 The Military's Role: Society and Congress
2 The Peacetime Military
3 Counterterrorism and Drone Warfare
4 The Crucible of Crisis
5 The Decision for War
6 Strategic Change in Wartime
7 The Task of Postwar Reconstruction
Conclusion