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  • Studies in Generalship

    Lessons from the Chiefs of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces

    by Meir Finkel ...
    A deep dive into the leadership of the Israel Defense Forces, offering lessons for military leaders and students of strategy.What makes a successful military leader? Studies in Generalship analyzes the role of the chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), drawing lessons applicable to military leaders and strategists worldwide. Through close examinations of key historical moments—the Yom ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • On Flexibility

    Recovery from Technological and Doctrinal Surprise on the Battlefield

    by Meir Finkel ...
    This book addresses one of the basic questions in military studies: How can armies cope effectively with technological and doctrinal surprises—ones that leave them vulnerable to new weapons systems and/or combat doctrines?Author Meir Finkel contends that the current paradigm—with its over-dependence on intelligence and an all-out effort to predict the nature of the future battlefield and the enemy ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • Military Agility

    Ensuring Rapid and Effective Transition from Peace to War

    by Meir Finkel ...
    Translated by Moshe Tlamim ...
    Series series Foreign Military Studies
    The need to quickly enter into conflict and succeed in the initial engagements is an enduring demand on militaries around the world. Given today's dynamic geopolitical environment, the concept of successful, rapid transition or organizational and mental readiness is more relevant than ever.Using the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as a case study*,* Meir Finkel explores four important but generally ... Read more

    $39.99 CAD

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  • Armed Action

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  • The Future Of Security Sector Reform

    by Mark Sedra ...
    At a time when the United States Canada and their coalition partners are re-evaluating their roles and exit strategies in Afghanistan and other broken states this book provides a crucial understanding of the complexities of reforming and transforming the security and justice architecture of the state. Written by leading international practitioners in the field it offers valuable insight into ... Read more

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  • Taking a Stand

    Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America

    by Rand Paul ...
    Senator Rand Paul, leading national politician and 2016 Presidential candidate, presents his vision for America.From his electrifying thirteen-hour filibuster against administration-orchestrated drone strikes against U.S. citizens, to leading the discourse on criminal justice, Senator Rand Paul has taken Washington by storm. His outreach to this country's minority communities alone- championing ... Read more

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    Sex and American Foreign Policy

    by Patricia Leidl, Valerie Hudson ...
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    The Policing of Terrorism

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  • Dying for Heaven

    Holy Pleasure and Suicide Bombers—Why the Best Qualities of Religion Are Also Its Most Dangerous

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  • Post-Conflict Peacebuilding

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