Theories and Dimension of Strategy
Overview
• Strategy : Definitional Issues
• Concept and Scope of Strategy in Modern Times
• Theories of Strategy
• Evolution of Strategic Studies as an Academic Discipline
• Future of Strategic Studies
• Strategy: Tactics & Types of Military Strategy
• Study of Different strategists specially, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, Kautilya, Clausewitz etc.
• Mid Term Exam.
• Nuclear weapons & their impact on strategic thinking & war.
• Theories & dynamics of deterrence
• Arms control & disarmament, weapons of mass destruction.
Credit hours/ Marks:- 03 Cr. Hrs.
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