Another Bloody Century: Future Warfare - Hardcover

Gray, Colin S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0297846272 ISBN 13: 9780297846277

Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2007

Synopsis

Many nations, peoples and special interest groups believe that violence will advance their cause. Warfare has changed greatly since the Second World War; it continued to change during the late 20th century and this process is stll accelerating. Political, technological, social and religious forces are shaping the future of warfare, but most western armed forces have yet to evolve significantly from the cold war era when they trained to resist a conventional invasion by the Warsaw Pact. America is now the only superpower, but its dominance is threatened by internal and external factors. The world's most hi-tech weaponry seems helpless in the face of determined guerrilla fighters not afraid to die for their beliefs. Professor Colin Gray has advised governments on both sides of the Atlantic and in ANOTHER BLOODY CENTURY, he reveals what sort of conflicts will affect our world in the years to come. Si vis pacem, para bellum.

About this title

About the Author:

Colin Gray is Professor of Politics & Strategic Studies at the University of Reading. He has dual British/American nationality and has been an advisor to British and American governments for twenty-five years. He has shaped policy on nuclear strategy, arms control and special forces. From 1982-87 he was on the President's General Advisory Committee on arms control and disarmament.

Review:

'The sooner this excellent book is read by Western policy-makers, the better.' DAILY TELEGRAPH '[Colin Gray's] excellent book should be required reading for anyone interested in promoting our safetly and prosperity in the years ahead. It offers many wise words and thoughtful speculations about what the threats to the next few generations might be.' -- Max Hastings THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Gray should be read, not least because of his own personal importance... This is the sort of advice he gives to the people that shape our world. His analyses become theirs. Read on and tremble.' SCOTTISH LEGION NEWS 'an important work that should be in every library of military affairs and international relations.' -- Michael Howard TLS

About this edition

• Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0297846272
• ISBN 13: 9780297846277
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 440