"Derived from the Greek word strategos, the term strategy...deals with the planning and conduct of campaigns, the movement and disposition of forces, and the deception of the enemy."
The study of planning and conducting war, including tactics, logistics, and intelligence gathering.
Military history: The study of past wars, battles, strategies and tactics used by various military leaders and countries.
Current military events and conflicts: Understanding the current geopolitical landscape and the ongoing conflicts around the world.
International relations: The study of the relationships between countries and the factors that affect them.
National security: The measures and strategies employed to ensure the safety and security of a country and its citizens.
Military doctrine: The principles, policies, and practices that guide the use of military force.
Military intelligence: The gathering, analysis, and dissemination of information on potential threats and enemies.
Military technology: The development and use of advanced tools and weapons in the military.
Logistics: The detailed planning, organization, and management of the resources needed for military operations.
Leadership and command: The qualities and skills necessary for effective military leadership.
Strategic planning: The process of developing long-term goals and objectives and the strategies to achieve them.
Military operations: The planning and execution of military campaigns, including tactics, force structure, logistics, and information operations.
Geopolitics: The study of the political and geographic factors that influence international relations and the strategic decision-making of countries.
Air, land, and sea warfare: The different types of warfare, including the strategies and tactics used in each.
Guerrilla warfare: A type of asymmetrical warfare where smaller, less equipped forces use unconventional tactics to fight larger, better-equipped forces.
Counter-terrorism: Strategies to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks.
Cybersecurity: The prevention of cyber attacks and the protection of digital information.
Strategic communication: The use of messaging and media to influence perceptions and behavior in military operations.
Diplomacy: The art of negotiating and managing relationships with other countries and organizations.
Peacekeeping and humanitarian interventions: Military missions aimed at restoring or maintaining peace and aid in times of crisis.
Nuclear strategy: The policies and strategies regarding the use and non-use of nuclear weapons.
Attrition warfare: Wearing down the enemy through a sustained campaign of losses and weakening their ability to fight back.
Blitzkrieg: A fast and coordinated attack designed to overwhelm the enemy before they can respond.
Containment: Preventing expansion or aggression through diplomatic, economic, or military means.
Deterrence: Discouraging adversaries or potential adversaries from attacking by threatening with retaliation, i.e., mutual assured destruction (MAD).
Guerilla warfare: Small and agile units harass and disrupt the enemy's efforts to take control of an area.
Maneuver warfare: Using mobility, surprise, and superior planning to outmaneuver and defeat the enemy.
Scorched earth: Destroying everything that might be useful to the enemy, then retreating or evacuating.
Total war: A war effort that mobilizes all available resources on both sides, often resulting in civilian casualties or destruction of urban centers.
Unconventional warfare: Using irregular methods such as espionage, sabotage, or terrorism to achieve objectives.
Full Spectrum Dominance: Achieving control over all elements of the battlespace, allowing for unrestricted and sustained military operations.
"When first used during the 18th century, [strategy] was seen in its narrow sense as the 'art of the general' or 'the art of arrangement' of troops."
"The father of Western modern strategic studies, Carl von Clausewitz, defined military strategy as 'the employment of battles to gain the end of war.'"
"[B. H. Liddell Hart's] definition put less emphasis on battles, defining strategy as 'the art of distributing and applying military means to fulfill the ends of policy.'"
"Sun Tzu is often considered as the father of Eastern military strategy and greatly influenced Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese historical and modern war tactics."
"The Art of War by Sun Tzu grew in popularity and saw practical use in Western society as well. It continues to influence many competitive endeavors in Asia, Europe, and America including culture, politics, and business, as well as modern warfare."
"The Eastern military strategy differs from the Western by focusing more on asymmetric warfare and deception."
"Chanakya's Arthashastra has been an important strategic and political compendium in Indian and Asian history."
"Strategy refers to the employment of a nation's entire military capabilities through high-level and long-term planning, development, and procurement to guarantee security or victory."
"Operations and Tactics is the art of organizing forces on or near the battlefield to secure objectives as part of the broader military strategy."
"Derived from the Greek word strategos, the term strategy..."
"When first used during the 18th century..."
"...defined military strategy as 'the employment of battles to gain the end of war.'"
"[B. H. Liddell Hart's] definition put less emphasis on battles, defining strategy as 'the art of distributing and applying military means to fulfill the ends of policy.'"
"Sun Tzu...greatly influenced Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese historical and modern war tactics."
"It continues to influence many competitive endeavors in Asia, Europe, and America including culture, politics, and business, as well as modern warfare."
"The Eastern military strategy differs from the Western by focusing more on asymmetric warfare and deception."
"Chanakya's Arthashastra has been an important strategic and political compendium in Indian and Asian history."
"Strategy refers to the employment of a nation's entire military capabilities through high-level and long-term planning, development, and procurement to guarantee security or victory."
"Operations and Tactics is the art of organizing forces on or near the battlefield to secure objectives as part of the broader military strategy."