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Gyges’ Ring: Nobody Does Good Willingly

Les armes et la toge — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:09:42 +0000

In Book II of Plato’s Republic, Glaucon, Plato’s brother, uses the myth of Gyges’ ring to demonstrate that no one does good willingly. The Myth of Gyges’ Ring The story follows Gyges, a shepherd in the service of the king … Continue reading →

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Objective control in Huntington’s theory

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:35:26 +0000

In his 1957 book The Soldier and the State, Samuel P. Huntington introduced the concept of objective civilian control over the military. His work became a key reference in military sociology and strategic studies. In it, he developed a theory … Continue reading →

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Ogun, god of war and iron

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:06:12 +0000

Ogun, god of war and iron, holds a major place in traditional African religions, particularly among the Yoruba and the Fon. Worshiped across several regions of West Africa and throughout the diaspora, he embodies strength, warrior power, and the technology … Continue reading →

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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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God of War, War gods

Les armes et la toge — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:26:40 +0000

Many cultures have their own god of war, but this function is often tied to other roles. This shows us how each culture perceives war. Here’s an overview of the main war gods from different cultures around the world. The … Continue reading →

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Understanding Liddell Hart’s Indirect Approach

Les armes et la toge — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:16:20 +0000

In Strategy, Sir Basil Henry Liddell Hart develops the concept of the indirect approach. He provides a broad overview of military history from antiquity to World War II to demonstrate that the indirect approach yields far more decisive results at … Continue reading →

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Aristotle’s Five Forms of Courage

Les armes et la toge — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:30:14 +0000

In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle discusses morality, the good, and virtues. In Book III, he dedicates a few pages to courage. Courage in Aristotle’s View For Aristotle, courage is a virtue marked by moderation, a balance between recklessness and excessive fear. … Continue reading →

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Strategy according to General Beaufre’s “Introduction to Strategy”

Nicolas Blanchard-Farce — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:57:09 +0000

In Introduction à la stratégie (Introduction to Strategy), French General André Beaufre presents the conclusions of his reflections on strategy in a dense, concise, and clear text. According to Beaufre, the meaning of the term “strategy” is often misunderstood. Historically, it … Continue reading →

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Understanding the moral dimension of the fight in Ardant du Picq in less than five minutes

Les armes et la toge — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:40:33 +0000

In Études sur le combat (Studies on Combat, 1880, posthumous), Colonel Charles Ardant du Picq (1821–1870) sets out to base his analysis on soldiers and combat. He takes them as they are in order to determine what is realistically achievable … Continue reading →

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