Clausewitz Paradox: When Thinking About Thinking Becomes Routine

Military professionals love a good Clausewitz discussion, especially looking at this past week in Syria. His trinity of people, army, and government has become almost liturgical. It’s the kind of a comfortable framework we apply to everything from counterinsurgency to cyber warfare. But there’s an irony here that Clausewitz himself might appreciate: Our very reliance … Continue reading Clausewitz Paradox: When Thinking About Thinking Becomes Routine →