The power of will in international conflict : how to think critically in complex environments /: how to think critically in complex environments. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Wayne Michael Hall ; foreword by Patrick M. Hughes.
• Authors: Hall, Wayne Michael
• Other Names: Hughes, Patrick M 1942- author of introduction, etc.
• Contents: Introduction -- Theoretical foundations -- Life-force as the underlying motivation -- Understanding the operational context -- Purpose, capabilities, and strength of motive -- Perseverance and determination -- Passion and sacrifice -- Value of goals and objectives -- Constraints, pressure points, decisive points, and centers of gravity -- That which truly matters -- The influences of alternatives and pressures on will -- Balancing advantages, disadvantages, the marvelous trinity -- Complex adaptive systems (CAS) and will -- The thinking adversary -- How to think critically about will -- Conclusion : a state of continuity.
• Publisher Details: New York : Praeger
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (456 pages)
• Subjects: 303.6; Political Science -- Political Freedom & Security -- International Security; International relations; International relations -- Psychological aspects; Conflict management; Political Science -- International Relations -- Diplomacy; History -- Modern -- 21st Century; Politics & government
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9798216131113
• Related ISBNs: 9781440866128
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