David J Lonsdale
Biographic Data
| ID | 5145895 |
|---|---|
| NAME | David J Lonsdale |
| GIVEN NAMES | David J |
| FAMILY NAME | Lonsdale |
| SIGNATURE | LONSDALE D J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Hull |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9451-9652 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Ethical counterinsurgency, and the reciprocal nature of strategic ethics
Theological and Philosophical Explorations of the Call of Literature
Colin Gray’s universal strategic theory
As is evident from this current volume, Colin Gray made substantial theoretical contributions to a wide range of strategic subjects. The Leverage of Sea Power, Airpower for Strategic Effect, and Nu
The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review
The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) represents a significant shift in U.S. nuclear weapons policy. Using Cold War vintage theory, this article assesses whether the NPR signals a return to nuclear warfighting. The NPR is assessed against five primary drivers for warfighting strategy: enhanced deterrence; to deal with deterrence failure; to maximize damage limitation; to provide a theory of victory; and adherence to just-war theory. The article c…
Warfighting for Cyber Deterrence
Theories of cyber deterrence are developing rapidly. However, the literature is missing an important ingredient—warfighting for deterrence. This controversial idea, most commonly associated with nuclear strategy during the later stages of the Cold War, affords a number of advantages. It provides enhanced credibility for deterrence, offers means to deal with deterrence failure (including intrawar deterrence and damage limitation), improves complia…
Ordering and controlling the dimensions of strategy
Colin Gray’s dimensions of strategy, built upon the earlier work of Clausewitz and Howard, has theoretical, practical, and pedagogic value for the Strategic Studies community. This paper further develops the theory, arguing that the dimensions can be controlled or managed to improve strategic performance. The dimensions are divided into two categories: “internal” and “external” to the process of strategy. The paper describes the dynamic process b…
Obama's Second Term
President Obama's policy toward nuclear weapons has seriously undermined the flexibility and credibility of U.S. nuclear strategy. As a consequence of its desire to provide leadership on nuclear abolition, nuclear strategy under the Obama administration is shallow and unconvincing. This article seeks to put strategy back at the center of discourse on U.S. nuclear weapons policy. In this endeavor, and in contrast to Obama's stated stance, this art…
Intelligence Reform
In recent years the intelligence communities of the United States and the United Kingdom have faced a rapidly changing security environment. In that time, a number of high-profile failures have exposed weaknesses within these communities and how they perform their tasks. This article analyses these failures, identifying the key problems, and examines the various reforms designed to overcome the identified weaknesses. These reforms are discussed i…
A View from Realism
Strategy
Strategy is difficult; very difficult. As the counter‐insurgency campaign in Iraq demonstrates, the complexity of strategy is such that achieving a satisfactory end‐state at reasonable cost, and wi
The strategy of pre‐emption
(2003). The strategy of pre‐emption: Dealing with the post‐9/11 security environment. Defence Studies: Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 102-107
Information power
(1999). Information power: Strategy, geopolitics, and the fifth dimension. Journal of Strategic Studies: Vol. 22, Geopolitics, Geography and Strategy, pp. 137-157
Strategy
Strategy is difficult; very difficult. As the counter‐insurgency campaign in Iraq demonstrates, the complexity of strategy is such that achieving a satisfactory end‐state at reasonable cost, and wi
Information power
(1999). Information power: Strategy, geopolitics, and the fifth dimension. Journal of Strategic Studies: Vol. 22, Geopolitics, Geography and Strategy, pp. 137-157
Intelligence Reform
In recent years the intelligence communities of the United States and the United Kingdom have faced a rapidly changing security environment. In that time, a number of high-profile failures have exposed weaknesses within these communities and how they perform their tasks. This article analyses these failures, identifying the key problems, and examines the various reforms designed to overcome the identified weaknesses. These reforms are discussed i…
Information power
(1999). Information power: Strategy, geopolitics, and the fifth dimension. Journal of Strategic Studies: Vol. 22, Geopolitics, Geography and Strategy, pp. 137-157
The strategy of pre‐emption
(2003). The strategy of pre‐emption: Dealing with the post‐9/11 security environment. Defence Studies: Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 102-107
Strategy
Strategy is difficult; very difficult. As the counter‐insurgency campaign in Iraq demonstrates, the complexity of strategy is such that achieving a satisfactory end‐state at reasonable cost, and wi
A View from Realism
Intelligence Reform
In recent years the intelligence communities of the United States and the United Kingdom have faced a rapidly changing security environment. In that time, a number of high-profile failures have exposed weaknesses within these communities and how they perform their tasks. This article analyses these failures, identifying the key problems, and examines the various reforms designed to overcome the identified weaknesses. These reforms are discussed i…
Obama's Second Term
President Obama's policy toward nuclear weapons has seriously undermined the flexibility and credibility of U.S. nuclear strategy. As a consequence of its desire to provide leadership on nuclear abolition, nuclear strategy under the Obama administration is shallow and unconvincing. This article seeks to put strategy back at the center of discourse on U.S. nuclear weapons policy. In this endeavor, and in contrast to Obama's stated stance, this art…
Ordering and controlling the dimensions of strategy
Colin Gray’s dimensions of strategy, built upon the earlier work of Clausewitz and Howard, has theoretical, practical, and pedagogic value for the Strategic Studies community. This paper further develops the theory, arguing that the dimensions can be controlled or managed to improve strategic performance. The dimensions are divided into two categories: “internal” and “external” to the process of strategy. The paper describes the dynamic process b…
Warfighting for Cyber Deterrence
Theories of cyber deterrence are developing rapidly. However, the literature is missing an important ingredient—warfighting for deterrence. This controversial idea, most commonly associated with nuclear strategy during the later stages of the Cold War, affords a number of advantages. It provides enhanced credibility for deterrence, offers means to deal with deterrence failure (including intrawar deterrence and damage limitation), improves complia…
The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review
The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) represents a significant shift in U.S. nuclear weapons policy. Using Cold War vintage theory, this article assesses whether the NPR signals a return to nuclear warfighting. The NPR is assessed against five primary drivers for warfighting strategy: enhanced deterrence; to deal with deterrence failure; to maximize damage limitation; to provide a theory of victory; and adherence to just-war theory. The article c…
Colin Gray’s universal strategic theory
As is evident from this current volume, Colin Gray made substantial theoretical contributions to a wide range of strategic subjects. The Leverage of Sea Power, Airpower for Strategic Effect, and Nu
Ethical counterinsurgency, and the reciprocal nature of strategic ethics
Theological and Philosophical Explorations of the Call of Literature
Political science (9 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Military History and Strategy (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Computer security (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Politics (4 works) · Deterrence theory (3 works)