Postmodern Warfare: Beyond the Horizon
Abstract
The idea that warfare is changing drastically has garnered significant attention over the past few decades. Some commentators contend that such change is revolutionary, that warfare is entering a new era. Indeed, many historians, sociologists, and even practitioners of warfare argue that the entire history of humankind is entering a new era. A plethora of descriptors exist to describe such change, including terms such as the information age, the end of history, fourth generation warfare, or the postmodern epoch. Current events often serve as the basis for pundits to sound these calls of change. New technologies, developments in international politics, and changes in civil-military relationships seem to arrive quickly and promise unending alterations to society. However, a proper assessment of these developments must rely on a theory-based analysis. Furthermore, this assessment must be cognizant of great historical continuities in war and politics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA615083
Entities
People
- Jeff Geraghty
Organizations
- Air University