Do Fewer Resources Mean Less Influence?

By Dr Mary Manjikian

As military conflicts come to an end, it is not uncommon for societies to expect a "peace dividend" and to engage in elite and popular conversations about how much defense spending is still needed. The issues are similar across countries and time periods: How can defense planners preserve capabilities, avoid the reversibility problem, and plan for the long term? How can they guide the development of technologies and doctrines in a climate of austerity? This manuscript draws lessons from previous historic situations and applies them to today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 132095202X
• ISBN13: 9781320952026
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Blurb
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"