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General Beaufre’s Indirect Strategy

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:32:19 +0000

For General André Beaufre, indirect strategy is an indispensable complement to nuclear deterrence. In a world locked down by atomic weapons, the only remaining freedom of action lies in indirect strategy. You can start by reading our article on Nuclear … Continue reading →

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General Beaufre’s Nuclear Strategy

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:19:43 +0000

In his Introduction to Strategy, General André Beaufre places significant emphasis on nuclear strategy. He combines nuclear deterrence with conventional capabilities. THE IMPORTANCE AND UNIQUENESS OF THE NUCLEAR WEAPON The nuclear weapon is not just a more powerful weapon; it … Continue reading →

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Melos or the Risk of Neutrality

Les armes et la toge — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 11:45:00 +0000

The fate of the island of Melos in the Peloponnesian War illustrates the risk to the weak of believing they can remain neutral when the fighting is raging all around them. In Book V of the History of the Peloponnesian … Continue reading →

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