Harry R. Yarger, “Strategic Theory for the 21st Century: The Little Book on Big Strategy,” U.S. Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute, Carlisle, PA: February 2006. “Strategic Theory for the 21st Century: The Little Book on Big Strategy,” Read "Introduction" (1-3); "A Theory Stated: Strategy’s Logic" (5-16); and "The Strategy Paradigm in Short" (65-71)
Introduction (p. 1-3)
Strategy is the art and science of developing and using the instruments of national power in accordance with policy to create effects that protect or advance the nationa linterest.
Expressed as rational: ends, ways, and means
Theory of strategy is important not to define how to succeed, but in shaping how to think
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In the modern era, harder to find true strategic genius, must use an understanding of theory to further expand capability
Good strategists are competent leaders, practioners, and theorists
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