Modern war and Grey Zones design for small states

This book explores the challenges small states face in navigating the complexities of modern warfare, particularly within the ambiguous Grey Zones where the boundaries between peace and conflict blur.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Żakowska, Marzena (Editor), Last, David M. (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London : Routledge, 2025.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781040365649
1040365647
9781003428701
1003428703
9781040365557
1040365558
Physical Description1 online resource (297 p.)

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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Endorsements Page
  • Half Title
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Table of Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • List of Contributors
  • Acknowledgments
  • Foreword
  • List of Abbreviations
  • Introduction: Modern War, Grey Zones, and Security
  • Introduction to Design Thinking: Archipelago of Design (AoD)
  • Section I: Modern War and Grey Zones
  • 1 Conflicts in the Grey Zone: From Total War to War Nexus
  • 2 Environmental Insecurity and Modern Conflict
  • 3 Space and the Grey Zone
  • 4 Cybersecurity in Military Systems: Risk and Mitigation
  • 5 Markets and Grey Zone Wars
  • 6 Violent Non-State Actors in the Modern Conflict Environment
  • Design Problem 1: Problem Finding with Divergent Thinking-Horizon Scanning and Weak Signals: Archipelago of Design (AoD)
  • Section II: Policy, Strategy, Operations, and Tactics
  • 7 From Policy to Strategy and Tactics for the Grey Zone and Modern Wars
  • 8 Crisis Management in the Grey Zone
  • 9 All-Hazards Intelligence in the Grey Zone and Modern War
  • 10 Logistics Cooperation for Modern War
  • Design Problem 2: Problem Finding with Convergent Thinking and the Rich Picture: Archipelago of Design (AoD)
  • Section III: Deterring and Managing Violence
  • 11 International Organizations to Manage Modern War and Grey Zones
  • 12 Deterrence and Alignment for Modern Wars and the Grey Zone
  • 13 Cyberspace Operations, Grey Zone Conflict, and Small States
  • 14 Information War, Lawfare, and Balance of Power
  • Design Problem 3: Exploring Solutions with Divergent Thinking and Causal Loops: Archipelago of Design (AoD)
  • Section IV: Society and People
  • 15 Defending the State in Grey Zone Conflicts and Modern War
  • 16 Social Cohesion and Grey Zone Conflict
  • 17 Social Organization and Strengthening the State
  • Design Problem 4: Solution Evaluation with Convergent Thinking and Empathy Mapping: Archipelago of Design (AoD)
  • Conclusion: Professional Military Education, Modern War, and Grey Zones
  • Appendix: Tabular Summary of Grey Zone Threats
  • Index