What Does It Mean to Win: The World Today

Abstract

What does it mean to win? In the complex world of international affairs of today, a simple answer to this relatively straightforward question seems to elude both the amateur and professional observer. A definition of the contest, a listing of the participants, the rules being followed, and an identification of the objective are required in order to determine what 'win' really means. Before setting our course on a strategy which hopefully will lead to a win, we must determine what 'win' means, or risk the chance of not recognizing our victory when and if we do achieve it. This research study is a part of a larger study group effort addressing this subject. This portion of the study endeavors, through an examination of the general political, economic, military, and social conditions of the world today, to establish a backdrop, or an environment, in which the meaning of 'win' can be determined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 1966
Accession Number
ADA510140

Entities

People

  • Lawrence E. Orr Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Eastern Europe
  • Economic Systems
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Market Economy
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Southeast Asia
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Western Europe

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Systems Analysis and Design