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Sun Tzu
March 14, 2023
Stop Talking About a ‘Chinese Way of War’
By Rick Chersicla
Sun Tzu and Mao Zedong’s teachings do not embody the theoretical underpinnings of a unique Chinese way of war, but rather demonstrate widely held general principles.
August 07, 2017
How Sun Tzu Would Understand the China-India Doklam Standoff
By Jin Kai
China has shi on its side.
March 31, 2015
Sun Tzu and the Art of Soft Power?
By Leon Whyte
China (and others) are increasingly referencing Sun Tzu as a source of soft power.
June 24, 2014
In Iraq, ISIS Channels Mao
By James R. Holmes
Unlike al-Qaeda, ISIS seems to understand Mao Zedong's classic Phase III battlefield struggle.
April 16, 2014
The Religious Origins of Western Strategy
By James R. Holmes
The West’s uneasiness with misdirection might be rooted in Christianity.
January 27, 2014
A Game of Go: China and Japan Seek Advantages in East Asia
By Jin Kai
The tensions between China and Japan can be understood as a contest of "shih," or strategic configurations of power.
January 02, 2014
Why China Can’t Rise Quietly
By James R. Holmes
China wants to achieve its goals short of war while reaping the propaganda harvest it would get from war.
December 24, 2013
Who is Air Power’s Alfred Thayer Mahan?
By James R. Holmes
Air Power is unique in not having a grand theorist on par with Clausewitz or Mahan.
October 22, 2013
China’s Constant Warfare
China’s three-warfares concept underscores the CCP’s combative mindset and continuous strife.
October 18, 2013
5 Warfare Concepts That Explain Rugby
Watching rugby allows observers to see the ideas of Clausewitz, Corbett and Sun Tzu in action.
August 26, 2013
Debating Mahan in the 21st Century
A new edited volume of Mahan’s work will hopefully revive a discussion on the naval theorist’s continued relevance.
July 27, 2013
4 Tenets of Fighting Insurgents
“If you want excellent generals, admirals, and senior enlisted tomorrow, then, loosen the reins today.”
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