| Descript |
1 online resource (ix, 330 pages) |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Compiled to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing security environment, this important collection grew out of an innovative Department of Defense (DOD) workshop. The book's purpose is to examine strategic trends, their defense relevance, how they may overlap to produce strategic "shocks"--Such as the launch of Sputnik and the fall of the Berlin Wall-and how the United States might prepare for such events to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. From a broad range of backgrounds, distinguished authors work from the premise of the six trend categories identified by DOD: conflict; demographics; economy; environment; culture, identity, and governance; and science and technology. Another group of regional experts considers these six categories in the context of their respective regions: Africa, China, Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Russia and Eurasia, South Asia, and Latin America. Looking insightfully at broad trends, Fighting Chance goes well beyond the obvious dangers they might pose in order to warn of future perils-and to suggest opportunities. (Barnes & Noble) |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; Part I: Functional Trends; 2 Conflict; 3 Global Demographics; 4 Economics and Energy; 5 Environment and Energy; 6 Health Care; 7 Nanotechnology; 8 Cyberspace; 9 Life Sciences; Part II: Regional Trends; 10 Culture and Identity in the Middle East: How They Influence Governance; 11 Africa; 12 China; 13 Europe and NATO; 14 Russia and Eurasia; 15 South Asia; 16 Latin America; Part III: Conclusions; 17 Challenges for National Security Organizations and Leadership Development: Trends and Shocks in Complex Adaptive Systems |
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18 Summarizing the Trends and Shocks19 Postscript: "Swans Happen"; Appendix: Summary of Possible Shocks; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Z; About the Contributors |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - Worldwide |
| Subject |
Security, International.
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United States -- Strategic aspects.
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National security -- United States.
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World politics -- 21st century.
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HISTORY -- Military -- Other. |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science. |
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National security. (OCoLC)fst01033711 |
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Security, International. (OCoLC)fst01110895 |
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Strategic aspects of individual places. (OCoLC)fst01355062 |
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World politics. (OCoLC)fst01181381 |
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155 |
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2000-2099 |
| Alt Author |
Arnas, Neyla.
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| ISBN |
9781597976602 (electronic bk.) |
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1597976601 (electronic bk.) |
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9781597974950 |
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1597974951 |
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