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Why does the field of strategic studies need to urgently deal with non-state actors and international organizations?
Why does the field of strategic studies need to urgently deal with non-state actors and international organizations?
- To incorporate their strategies and increased power in a more structured manner. (correct)
- Because they are not relevant in contemporary political practice.
- Because states are the only significant strategic actors.
- Non-state actors and international organizations lack strategies and power.
What is highlighted as a limitation of the rational actor model in understanding strategic behavior?
What is highlighted as a limitation of the rational actor model in understanding strategic behavior?
- It fails to capture the full scope of strategic reason. (correct)
- It is the only model used in strategic studies.
- It is the most effective model for investigating strategic behavior.
- It captures the full scope of strategic reason effectively.
What is a key reason the text argues that states are not the only significant strategic actors?
What is a key reason the text argues that states are not the only significant strategic actors?
- States lack strategic reason in global governance structures.
- States are known for their rational decision-making processes.
- The field should incorporate non-state actors' strategies and power in a structured manner. (correct)
- Non-state actors lack strategies and power.
Why does the text suggest that fresh thinking and new perspectives are necessary in the study of changing environments enabling and constraining actors?
Why does the text suggest that fresh thinking and new perspectives are necessary in the study of changing environments enabling and constraining actors?
In what way does the text suggest that the field of strategic studies compromises its relevance?
In what way does the text suggest that the field of strategic studies compromises its relevance?
Which perspective does the text support regarding the relevance of non-state actors and international organizations in strategic studies?
Which perspective does the text support regarding the relevance of non-state actors and international organizations in strategic studies?
What has been a key trend in United Nations operations in recent years?
What has been a key trend in United Nations operations in recent years?
The coalition fighting Daesh/ISIS consists of which type of states?
The coalition fighting Daesh/ISIS consists of which type of states?
What is highlighted as deserving a more thorough treatment for better understanding of strategic cultures and 'ways of war'?
What is highlighted as deserving a more thorough treatment for better understanding of strategic cultures and 'ways of war'?
What could lead to a richer understanding of what strategy is all about?
What could lead to a richer understanding of what strategy is all about?
Which publication argues that ISIS should not be considered a terrorist group?
Which publication argues that ISIS should not be considered a terrorist group?
Which aspect is emphasized as crucial for a fresh understanding of contemporary political practice challenges?
Which aspect is emphasized as crucial for a fresh understanding of contemporary political practice challenges?
What is the main focus of David Kilcullen's book 'Counterinsurgency'?
What is the main focus of David Kilcullen's book 'Counterinsurgency'?
According to Audrey Kurth Cronin, why won't counterterrorism stop the latest jihadist threat?
According to Audrey Kurth Cronin, why won't counterterrorism stop the latest jihadist threat?
What is the central theme of Edward Newman's book 'Understanding Civil Wars'?
What is the central theme of Edward Newman's book 'Understanding Civil Wars'?
In Pascal Vennesson's paper, what challenge does he propose to strategic studies?
In Pascal Vennesson's paper, what challenge does he propose to strategic studies?
What aspect does James Worrall focus on in his discussion on 'The Evolution of Non-Traditional Approaches to Security'?
What aspect does James Worrall focus on in his discussion on 'The Evolution of Non-Traditional Approaches to Security'?
'Deconstructing Counter-Insurgency' by Ward Gventer, Celeste, David Martin Jones, and MLR Smith focuses on:
'Deconstructing Counter-Insurgency' by Ward Gventer, Celeste, David Martin Jones, and MLR Smith focuses on:
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