18 Questions
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.
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.
What is a key reason the text argues that states are not the only significant strategic actors?
The field should incorporate non-state actors' strategies and power in a structured manner.
Why does the text suggest that fresh thinking and new perspectives are necessary in the study of changing environments enabling and constraining actors?
Because contemporary challenges demand a broader view beyond traditional approaches.
In what way does the text suggest that the field of strategic studies compromises its relevance?
By focusing solely on states as strategic actors.
Which perspective does the text support regarding the relevance of non-state actors and international organizations in strategic studies?
They need to be urgently dealt with and incorporated in a structured manner.
What has been a key trend in United Nations operations in recent years?
Growing participation of non-Western states
The coalition fighting Daesh/ISIS consists of which type of states?
A mix of both regional and Western states
What is highlighted as deserving a more thorough treatment for better understanding of strategic cultures and 'ways of war'?
Involvement of non-state actors in conflicts
What could lead to a richer understanding of what strategy is all about?
Widening the theoretical approach to the study of strategy
Which publication argues that ISIS should not be considered a terrorist group?
'ISIS is not a Terrorist Group; Why Counterterrorism Won’t Stop the Latest Jihadist Threat'
Which aspect is emphasized as crucial for a fresh understanding of contemporary political practice challenges?
'Psychological Aspects of War'
What is the main focus of David Kilcullen's book 'Counterinsurgency'?
Strategic thinking in policy-making
According to Audrey Kurth Cronin, why won't counterterrorism stop the latest jihadist threat?
Terrorism and insurgency have evolved beyond traditional counterterrorism methods
What is the central theme of Edward Newman's book 'Understanding Civil Wars'?
Continuity and change in intrastate conflict
In Pascal Vennesson's paper, what challenge does he propose to strategic studies?
'Broader security' challenge
What aspect does James Worrall focus on in his discussion on 'The Evolution of Non-Traditional Approaches to Security'?
'Broader security' approaches
'Deconstructing Counter-Insurgency' by Ward Gventer, Celeste, David Martin Jones, and MLR Smith focuses on:
'Mainstream vs alternative' perspectives in counterinsurgency
Test your knowledge on various works related to counterinsurgency with this quiz. Whether it's 'Counterinsurgency' by David Kilcullen or 'Understanding Civil Wars' by Edward Newman, this quiz covers a range of books on the topic.
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