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A Revolution in Military Affairs? (E126) artwork
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A Revolution in Military Affairs? (E126)

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare by Chris Mayer National Security and Strategy Consultant

Feb 11, 202626:21Government & Organizations

The philosopher of war, Carl von Clausewitz, described three legs that support the architecture of war: Primordial violence, the play of chance, and reason. Clausewitz aligned the element of chance the military. Every re...

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