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Carl Philipp Gottfried (or Gottlieb) von Clausewitz[note 1] (/ ˈklaʊzəvɪts /; German: [ˈkaʁl fɔn ˈklaʊzəvɪts] ⓘ; 1 July 1780 – 16 November 1831) [1] was a Prussian general and military theorist who stressed the "moral" (in modern terms meaning psychological) and political aspects of waging war.
- The Function of War
- Modern War and The Modern State
- The Changing Face of War
- Conclusion
Clausewitz also seeks to define war by its function in human affairs: ‘what does it do?’ rather than ‘what is it?’. His answer has two elements that are fused in the German word Politik. This refers both to ‘policy’ – the aims and ambitions of individual states – and to ‘politics’ – the workings of human interaction on a large scale. War as an inst...
Clausewitz’s understanding of war was developed in the context of the modern state that emerged in Europe from around 1500. There were many factors at work: greater internal order, more efficient administration that facilitated collection of taxes and conscription of citizens, growing international trade, and technological advances, both civilian a...
How has Clausewitz’s understanding of war fared in in the contemporary world? Is it relevant to the many internal conflicts that have occurred since 1945? Has it adapted to the atomic age when resort to nuclear weapons could well result in mutual annihilation? Is it ultimately misguided in promoting the idea that war can be an instrument of policy ...
There is no ‘right’ definition of war – only definitions that are more or less useful for a given purpose. Clausewitz is interested in war in his own time because it reflected enormous changes taking place in politics and society. His principal concern is that war should serve as an instrument of policy for states with effective governments and reg...
Carl von Clausewitz (born June 1, 1780, Burg, near Magdeburg, Prussia [Germany]—died Nov. 16, 1831, Breslau, Silesia [now Wrocław, Pol.]) was a Prussian general and military thinker, whose work Vom Kriege (1832; On War) has become one of the most respected classics on military strategy.
- Azar Gat
Clausewitz’s understanding of the nature and function of war reflected the circumstances of his era. Over the years his analysis has come under serious challenge from various quarters, especially in recent decades. This article examines Clausewitz’s perception of war and considers the extent to which it has stood the test of time.
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Oct 4, 2010 · This article argues that the core Clausewitzean proposition that war tends to extremes no longer applies in contemporary wars. Instead an alternative proposition is put forward that war tends to be long lasting and inconclusive. The article adopts the Clausewitzean method and derives this proposition from the logic of a redefinition of war.
- Mary Kaldor
- 2010
Nov 1, 2019 · The term “protracted conflict” is one that defies precise definition, but the concept is not new. “Protracted social conflict” is a term that can be traced back to the international relations scholar Edward Azar, who characterized protracted social conflicts in terms of their intractability and longevity. 10
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We define statecraft as the exercise of power by states and their leadership. Strategy is decision making and decision execution for the adroit allocation of resources in order to achieve goals. War is a condition of contention by organised armed force, driven by power, on a large scale.
