Military Statecraft and the Rise of Shaping in World Politics

This book explores how changes in the structure of the international system and technology incentivize major powers to adopt different types of military power-either the traditional threat and use of force or "shaping" through the non-warfighting use of military organizations-to manage threats in world politics.

About the author

Kyle J. Wolfley is Assistant Professor of international affairs at West Point and an active duty Army strategist.

Summary

This book explores how changes in the structure of the international system and technology incentivize major powers to adopt different types of military power—either the traditional threat and use of force or “shaping” through the non-warfighting use of military organizations—to manage threats in world politics.

Product details

• Authors: Kyle J. Wolfley
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.02.2024
• EAN: 9781538150665
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-5066-5
• No. of pages: 203
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; HISTORY / Military / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage, Warfare & defence, Espionage & secret services, Warfare and defence, Espionage and secret services, Foreign Policy;Security Studies;War Studies