Thucydide’s Trap refers to the ancient Greek historian (and general) best known for his work Histories of the Peloponnesian War. Allison uses the quote “It was the rise of Athens and the fear that this instilled in Sparta that made war inevitable.” And it is through this lens that Allison focuses on U.S.-China relations
The nature of maritime warfare is in a near constant state of evolution and has most recently been reshaped by technological developments, globalization, and the rise of non-state actors. This paper examines the resulting debates regarding the continued relevance of “traditional” concepts of maritime strategy,
The question about the degree to which religion influences acts of terrorist violence is often raised concerning the concept of “religious terrorism,” This essay will investigate the complex relationship between religion and terrorism through an analysis of ISIS recruitment methods, illuminating the various motivations and influences of these violent acts. Are ISIS recruits religious warriors or a modern version of the useful fools of the Cold War era?
In June 1942 the Battle of Midway marked an important turning point in World War Two. During the battle aircraft for the American carriers Yorktown, Hornet and Enterprise ambushed and destroyed a significant portion of the Japanese Navy’s carrier force. The battle is considered a significant example of how intelligence can be applied to any level of warfare.