This book provides a comprehensive assessment of the global diffusion of the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) and its impact on military innovation trajectories in small states. Although the 'Revolution in Military Affairs' (RMA) concept has enjoyed significant academic attention; the varying paths and patterns of military innovation in divergent strategic settings have been overlooked. This book seeks to rectify this gap by addressing the broad puzzle of how the global diffusion of RMA-oriented military innovation – the process of international transmission; communication; and interaction of RMA-related military concepts; organizations; and technologies - has shaped the paths; patterns; and scope of military innovation of selected small states. In a reverse mode; how have selected small states influenced the conceptualization and transmission of the RMA theory; processes; and debate? Using Israel; Singapore and South Korea as case studies; this book argues that RMA-oriented military innovation paths in small states indicate predominantly evolutionary trajectory; albeit with a varying patterns resulting from the confluence of three sets of variables: (1) the level of strategic; organizational; and operational adaptability in responding to shifts in the geostrategic and regional security environment; (2) the ability to identify; anticipate; exploit; and sustain niche military innovation – select conceptual; organizational; and technological innovation intended to enhance the military’s ability to prepare for; fight; and win wars; and (3) strategic culture. While the book represents relevant empirical cases for testing the validity of the RMA diffusion hypotheses; from a policy-oriented perspective; this book argues that these case studies offer lessons learned in coping with the security and defence management challenges posed by military innovation in general. This book will be of much interest for students of military innovation; strategic studies; defence studies; Asian politics; Middle Eastern politics and security studies in general.
#403283 in Books Shai Feldman Abdel Monem Said Aly Khalil Shikaki 2013-12-12 2013-12-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 1.20 x 6.90l; 1.85 #File Name: 113729082X496 pagesArabs and Israelis Conflict and Peacemaking in the Middle East
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. If you are horribly biased in one direction or the other to start ...By CustomerHaving read dozens of books on this conflict; I have found nearly none that did not exhibit (at least) some subtle bias in one direction or the other.This book is now my gold reference standard. If you only have the patience to read ONLY one book; this is the one that will NOT leave you improperly biased in one direction or the other.....and; If you are horribly biased in one direction or the other to start with; it is hard to believe that you will not soften your position for the other side after reading this book; and; simply shake your head as to how complex; intractable; and sad this whole situation is.Be advised though....this is a college textbook; and by design; is a very dry; analytical read. Suffer through it....it is well worth it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Complexity and contradictionBy T. SingerBy triangulating perspectives on conflicts between Israelis and Arabs; this group of authors has created a nuance description of fears and desires that underlie the political positioning and religious manipulations that confound the pursuit of peace in the middle east. It offers evidence that that peace is possible; while at the same time describing the beliefs that need to be reconciled in order to make positive change possible. This book comes at a time when the landscape of the middle east is rapidly changing and many of the champions of cooperation have been muted. The Authors of this book come from highly literate traditions and the text is rich but not simple as is the subject.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy cyril mazanskyGives all aspects of the issues in a methodical standardized fashion
